Apprentice Lineman I

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative•Edinburg, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Learns and assists the Lineman A, B, or C in performing all activities required to maintain or construct distribution lines and to ensure the continuity of service to member-consumers, aids in the restoration of service and keeps informed on and complies with all safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The Apprentice Lineman shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

Requirements

Familiar with the considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Installs and services security lights and related equipment with Lineman A, B, or C.
Performs all necessary activities to maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead and underground distribution lines, switching structure, breakers, take-off assemblies, services, regulators, and transformers.
Keeps informed as to the direction of the line feeds, locations of reclosing and switching devices.
Patrols the lines and checks for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions and notifies the supervisor of problem areas.
Understands and uses proper safety and protective equipment.
Performs, as needed, all the duties of groundman, equipment operator, and lineman/serviceman.
Ensures trucks, tools, and assigned equipment are properly used and kept in good working order.
Reads, connects, and disconnects meters.
Completes necessary paperwork.
Inspects the service entrance, including switch box and other protective equipment, on all new or rewired structures, prior to rendering service to ensure conformance with the National Electric Safety Code and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative's wiring requirements.
Observes all safety rules.
Responds to member-consumer inquiries and resolves problems or directs them to the Lineman, Lead Lineman, or appropriate personnel.
Maintains good relations in all contacts with the public.