Apprentice Lineman I - Mansfield

United Cooperative Services•Mansfield, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

United Cooperative Services is hiring an Apprentice Lineman I for its Mansfield Operations Department. This is an active-training career position assisting line crews with the construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines. The role operates vehicles and equipment, performs groundwork, and follows applicable safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The position starts at $29.21 per hour, is non-exempt, and requires meeting response-time requirements. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required. Positions are open until filled. The role includes supporting crew members with poles, anchors, materials, tools, meters, and electrical apparatus; observing and communicating hazards; and assisting with line and facility work as directed. It also involves courteous interaction with member-consumers and maintaining good relations with the general public. The position works outdoors in all kinds of weather and may require irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as some overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Stable, verifiable work history.
Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable MVR; must possess or obtain a valid Texas commercial driver's license.
Ability to meet response-time requirements.
Ability to operate assigned equipment, including buckets, forklifts, backhoes, trenchers, winches, drills, chainsaws, and high-compression tools.
Ability to learn and apply information from technical manuals, complete reports and paperwork, and perform mathematical calculations.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code and RUS Material Specifications used in constructing and maintaining underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines.
Knowledge and practice of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Ability to acquire knowledge of cooperative safety rules and regulations, RUS Material Specifications, and applicable policies and procedures within a reasonable time.
Ability to perform the listed activities with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent lifting of materials and equipment up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; some overtime may be required.
Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a lineman school program is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist line crews in the construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines.
Set anchors and set, align, and frame poles according to REA qualifications as directed.
Attend linemen on poles at all times.
Help load and unload poles, transformers, and other items.
Help check materials in and out of the warehouse, account for materials used, and return materials to the warehouse.
Assist in building lines and facilities as directed.
Trim with pruning sticks and cut trees as required.
Keep materials and tools properly placed on vehicles and orderly; report needed repairs to tools and vehicles and help repair tools and equipment as necessary.
Connect service to meter poles or buildings and read meters when required.
Help set and remove meter loops, transformers, switches, regulators, and other electrical apparatus.
Observe and warn the crew about hazards, including falling objects, unsafe positions of linemen on poles, poor footing, and road traffic; become familiar with protective equipment and its application.
Adhere to and encourage United safety policies and procedures, and recommend ways to enhance the cooperative’s safety culture.
Respond courteously to member-consumer inquiries and direct inquiries to the appropriate person when unable to answer them; help increase understanding and acceptance of the Cooperative’s plans, programs, and policies.
Maintain good relations in contacts with the general public.
Perform other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.