3rd Year to 4th Year Apprentice Lineman

First Electric Cooperative•Benton, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS 3rd YEAR APPRENTICE LINEMAN Education High School graduate or equivalent is required. Experience Three years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing. Job Knowledge Should have basic knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts. Should be familiar with Rural Electric Construction Specifications. Should be familiar with the safety rules and regulations in accordance with First Electric Cooperative Corporation, State Labor Department, and OSHA. Abilities and Skills Must be capable of performing the essential functions associated with the 3rd Year Apprentice Lineman classification. Must have the ability to use tact in dealing with members, fellow employees and the general public. Must possess a current Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL). Must have the ability to operate a computer and/or an electronic tablet. This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. Working Conditions Work performed primarily outside. Subject to work on weekends, at night and during severe weather conditions. This position subject to residency requirements for "on call" and response purposes. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS 4th YEAR APPRENTICE LINEMAN Education High School graduate or equivalent is required. Experience Four years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing. Job Knowledge Should have a good basic knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts. Should be familiar with Rural Electric Construction Specifications. Should have the ability to troubleshoot problems on electric lines. Must be familiar with the safety rules and regulations in accordance with First Electric Cooperative Corporation, State Labor Department, and OSHA Abilities and Skills Must be capable of performing the essential functions associated with the 4th Year Apprentice Lineman classification. Must have the ability to use tact in dealing with members, fellow employees and the general public. Must possess a current Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL). Must have the ability to operate a computer and/or an electronic tablet. Must have the ability to operate applicable computer programs/software. This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. Working Conditions Work performed primarily outside. Subject to work on weekends, at night and during severe weather conditions. This position subject to residency requirements for "on call" and response purposes.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent is required.
Three years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing.
Should have basic knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts.
Should be familiar with Rural Electric Construction Specifications.
Should be familiar with the safety rules and regulations in accordance with First Electric Cooperative Corporation, State Labor Department, and OSHA.
Must be capable of performing the essential functions associated with the 3rd Year Apprentice Lineman classification.
Must have the ability to use tact in dealing with members, fellow employees and the general public.
Must possess a current Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL).
Must have the ability to operate a computer and/or an electronic tablet.
Four years minimum experience with electrical work in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines, underground systems and substation to include troubleshooting and load balancing.
Should have a good basic knowledge of electricity and its terminology and be familiar with circuits and electric distribution layouts.
Should have the ability to troubleshoot problems on electric lines.
Must be capable of performing the essential functions associated with the 4th Year Apprentice Lineman classification.
Must have the ability to operate applicable computer programs/software.