Apprentice Lineman

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Lineman performs supervised construction and repair work on the City of Seguin’s electric distribution lines and related structures and equipment. The role involves a lesser degree of diversified work than an Apprentice I (Second 6-Months). The apprentice is not permitted to work on energized conductors. The position combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction through the City of Seguin’s Department of Labor-certified Journeyman/Lineworker Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices are expected to pursue Journeyman Lineworker certification and must enter into a training agreement with the City. The agreement, including repayment terms for the education and training received, is reviewed during the interview and onboarding processes.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
State of Texas Class A commercial driver's license with air brakes.
CPR certification.
Maintain a Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and a good driving record.
Be able to lawfully report from home for emergency duty within 30 minutes.
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 112 pounds and perform bending, kneeling, and shoveling.
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work in varying and potentially severe weather conditions, including rain and lightning.
Ability and willingness to learn pole climbing, complete a pole-climbing class, and work at heights of 60 feet or higher.
Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of stress related to electrical hazards and working at heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to perform CPR, operate department vehicles, communicate clearly by radio and in speech and writing, maintain extensive records, and work courteously with citizens.
Ability to learn electric-system operations and circuits; electrical construction practices, tools, materials, installation and maintenance techniques, and safety practices; map reading and electric diagrams; electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals; electronics; and complex mathematical applications.
Ability to identify and choose among alternative solutions in occasionally changing situations, apply established rules and requirements, maintain a positive attitude, and remain alert to hazards and accident-prevention practices.
May handle toxic or hazardous materials or work in areas where they are stored.

Responsibilities

Maintain paperwork related to the Apprentice Program.
Learn to operate equipment and perform ground work for the construction, retirement, and maintenance of underground and overhead electric lines.
Learn to operate vehicles used for electric line work, including bucket trucks, digger trucks, pole trucks, backhoes, trenchers, and other large trucks.
Assist with and learn the installation, construction, and maintenance of underground and overhead high- and low-voltage electric distribution systems.
Assist with cable installation, terminations, testing and maintenance; conduit and wire installation; URD termination; pad-mount transformer installation and connection; and digging holes for setting and framing poles.
Assist with and learn proper methods for sagging and stringing wire and hanging single-phase and three-phase transformer banks.
Install and maintain metering, traffic signal, and street lighting equipment; learn to climb poles and towers using hooks and a belt.
Perform second-on-call duties after the first six months of the Apprentice Program, as required.
Assist with maintenance of electrical facilities and perform preventive maintenance and switching.
Attend in-house and external electric education and training sessions.
Assist in maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Follow City policies, safety rules, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.