Apprentice Lineworker

City of Gillette•201 E. 5th Street Gillette 82716, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure as authorized. Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure as authorized. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical substation system equipment as authorized. Installs, maintains, and repairs transmission system infrastructure as authorized. Performs duties in compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Operate digger truck, bucket truck, wire puller, front-end loader, backhoe, and other equipment as authorized. Works from bucket trucks or climbing poles to construction and repair electrical equipment on lines. Employs proper safety equipment and techniques. Terminates underground wire to manufacturer specifications. Troubleshoots power lines and equipment. Locates electrical infrastructure. Performs related duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, materials, and equipment involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of an electric utility system.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the use of personal protective equipment.
Skill in utilizing specialized tools and equipment related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of electric services.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in establishing effective working relationships.
Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex problems.
Skill in reading and interpreting maps and drawings.
Skill in oral and written communication.
A high school diploma or GED AND completion of an electrical lineman training school or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Ability to obtain a valid State of Wyoming Class A commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, and/or other items weighing up to 70 pounds.
Must be able to work with hands rubber-gloved and with rubber sleeves.
Must be able to work from an aerial lift device and climb and work on wood structures up to 100 feet in height.
May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, high voltage work areas, and extreme heights.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be subject to call-out and/or call-back.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
Installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical substation system equipment.
Installing, maintaining, and repairing transmission system infrastructure.
Performing duties in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Operating digger truck, bucket truck, wire puller, front-end loader, backhoe, and other equipment.
Working from bucket trucks or climbing poles to construct and repair electrical equipment on lines.
Employing proper safety equipment and techniques.
Terminating underground wire to manufacturer specifications.
Troubleshooting power lines and equipment.
Locating electrical infrastructure.