APPRENTICE LINEMAN

City Of Augusta•Augusta, KS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is on a 4 day a week schedule, 10-hour workday, Monday – Thursday, 6am-4pm. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK Under the supervision of the electric distribution superintendent, provides ground support for linemen while completing the lineman apprenticeship program. Responsible for exercising judgment as to the details of assigned work within prescribed operating procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists linemen in: Setting and changing out electric poles Setting pad mounts and hanging transformers Hanging capacitor banks Hooking up primary and secondary meters Installing and repairing street light poles Installing and repairing street lights and wiring Repairing meters Operates a trencher and backhoe for installation Backfills ground and yard work Trims trees for line clearance Runs chipper for branch disposal Performs other duties as assigned Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position PERIPHERAL DUTIES Performs tasks such as running errands and retrieving additional parts and equipment Assures equipment is maintained safely and properly Attends monthly safety meetings Helps other team members accomplish tasks Wears Personal Protective Equipment, as required Abides by all standards, conduct and policies, as stated in Employee Handbook The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of accredited Line School preferred
Kansas Class A CDL with airbrakes required within six months
Advanced math skills
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to troubleshoot and anticipate issues
Safe driving practices and knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on streets, roads and highways
Has ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, reaching overhead, grasping, lifting, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and handling of objects; is on feet most of shift
Has the ability of frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, occasionally 75 pounds with assistance
Has normal eyesight and depth perception, with or without correction. Ability to see and read instructions, meters, gauges, and technical materials. Must be able to distinguish between colors
Must possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate equipment controls
Must hear normal tones, with or without correction
Has ability to work within environment described below
Ability to take satisfaction from being busy and productive
Ability to take direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track; to prioritize, then act
Ability to take psychological ownership of work; committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty
Ability to work under supervision and cooperatively with other employees
Ability to listen, understand, read and communicate information
Ability to react quickly, calmly and logically in emergencies
Ability to perform tasks accurately, meeting precise tolerances and standards
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environments, performing a variety of frequently changing tasks
Ability to search for reasons and causes, to consider all the factors that might affect a situation

Nice To Haves

Completion of accredited Line School preferred

Responsibilities

Assists linemen in setting and changing out electric poles
Assists linemen in setting pad mounts and hanging transformers
Assists linemen in hanging capacitor banks
Assists linemen in hooking up primary and secondary meters
Assists linemen in installing and repairing street light poles
Assists linemen in installing and repairing street lights and wiring
Assists linemen in repairing meters
Operates a trencher and backhoe for installation
Backfills ground and yard work
Trims trees for line clearance
Runs chipper for branch disposal
Performs tasks such as running errands and retrieving additional parts and equipment
Assures equipment is maintained safely and properly
Attends monthly safety meetings
Helps other team members accomplish tasks
Wears Personal Protective Equipment, as required
Abides by all standards, conduct and policies, as stated in Employee Handbook