Apprentice Lineman/Lineman- Franklin

Warren RECC•Franklin, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Lineman position at Warren RECC involves performing efficient construction, operations, and maintenance work on de-energized lines. The role focuses on training in basic line work practices and eventually performing work on energized lines under close supervision. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime, reporting to the Operations Supervisor. The job description emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous development through a structured Apprentice Lineman Training Program.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be willing to complete all courses of Apprentice Lineman Training as required by Warren RECC.
Should have a working knowledge of construction, operations, and maintenance of electric distribution lines, both overhead and underground, including installation of meters, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, sectionalizers, and oil circuit reclosers; substation operation; and switching orders.
Must be willing to develop knowledge of system and feeds and be able to use the mapping system effectively.
Must develop a sound knowledge of the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction maintenance, of both energized and de-energized.
Must have knowledge of pole top and bucket/self-rescue and have successfully completed First Aid and CPR courses.
Must be able to become skilled in underground and overhead line operation, pole climbing, operation of line construction equipment and using line worker tools while working on the ground, on a pole, and from a bucket truck.
Must develop skills to properly and safely work energized conductors of all voltages.
Must have skills to access records on an electronic device quickly and efficiently.
Must be able to read and interpret system maps.
Must have a Kentucky-issued Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 180 days of employment.
Must reside either within a 30-minute drive, in compliance with all driving laws and regulations, or no more than 30 miles from the home base work location, or relocate to an area that complies with the established Warren RECC Policy and Procedure (403 and 403.1) residency requirements within 160 calendar days.
First Year: Must have successfully completed Part I (Basic Electricity and Climbing Lab) of the Apprentice Lineman Training Program and shown aptitude to continue program, and completed one year of field experience.
Second Year: Must have successfully completed Part II (Fundamentals of Alternating Current and Construction Lab) of the Apprentice Lineman Training Program and shown aptitude to continue program, and completed two years of field experience.
Third Year: Must have successfully completed Parts III (Basic Skills and Operations Lab) and IV (Advanced Skills) of the Apprentice Lineman Training Program and shown aptitude to continue program, and completed three years of field experience.
Fourth Year: Must have successfully completed the Apprentice Lineman Training Program and completed four years of field experience.

Nice To Haves

One year as a general laborer or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of cooperative programs helpful.
Should attend courses relating to area of work.

Responsibilities

Installs and makes repairs on energized or de-energized distribution and transmission lines in accordance with specifications.
Performs routine line maintenance, transformer change-outs, and bypasses equipment as necessary.
Remedies trouble on outage calls by making decisions on the most effective and safe method of restoring service.
Recognizes conditions detrimental to system operations and corrects or reports such conditions promptly.
Installs and/or operates oil circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and air break switches.
Installs overhead and underground connections.
Makes single- and multi-phase transformer installations and connections.
Performs switching operations according to Warren RECC's current Lockout/Tagout procedures under the guidance of the System Control Center.
Restores operation of substations as necessary.
Installs and maintains outdoor lighting systems.
Inspects assigned tools, vehicles, and protective equipment before each use and recommends replacement when necessary.
Identifies and works to contain oil spills or environmental hazards and reports to the Supervisor or District Manager.
Investigates current thefts and documents facts concerning such incidents.
Trims and cuts right-of-way as necessary.
Works according to safety rules and policies adopted by Warren RECC, is responsible for own safety, and reports all incidents to supervisor.
Complies with traffic laws, regulations, and safe practices while operating any company vehicle.
Perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.