Apprentice to Journeyman Powerline Technician - Duncan Crew

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Comanche, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Power Line Supervisor, the Apprentice Line Technician Level I-V participates in the Line Technician apprentice training program, performs transmission line maintenance and construction activities, and develops sound, effective and safe work habits. The Line Technician apprentice training program requires a minimum of five years to complete. It includes extensive on-the-job training, formal training, and written study, some of which must be completed outside of work hours. Satisfactory performance and continuous progress toward completion of the program is required.

Requirements

Must be a High School graduate and have a minimum of one (1) year experience in two (2) or more of the following areas: Operation of light and/or heavy equipment such as cranes or boom trucks, digger equipment, bucket trucks, or aerial man lift devices.
Construction, maintenance, or operation of an electrical distribution or transmission system.
General construction or building experience as an electrician or apprentice electrician.
Previous schools or training (including military) related to the electrical industry.
Previous experience in any of the following categories: Working in climbing tools.
Working from aerial man lift devices.
Working at heights above 50 feet.
Working in electrical substations.
Working on or near high voltage AC circuits.
Have previous experience or training with computers or digital and/or electronic equipment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to use a personal computer to access the intranet, departmental software, and Microsoft Office software as required.
Must maintain a current State of Oklahoma Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and be a qualified driver per the rules and regulations of the D.O.T. requirements.
Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights equal to 50 pounds or more; climbing steel, wood, and concrete structures; climbing ladders and stairs and working on elevated platforms or scaffolding and working from a bucket truck.
Requires walking and/or standing for extended periods of time including routine patrol of transmission lines and facilities.
Requires sitting for extended periods of time of which a large percentage may be riding in a motor vehicle.
Requires kneeling, crawling, bending, or twisting while lifting arms above shoulders and stooping for extended periods of time, in order to accomplish duties while grasping, pulling, or pushing objects or manipulating tools.
Requires wearing personal safety equipment including body belt, safety line and climbing hooks.
Requires quick, calm action in response to emergency situations.
Requires vision within normal range. Corrective lens are permitted.
Requires hearing within normal range. Hearing aids are permitted.
This job requires a D.O.T. physical examination.
Requires working in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes outside and inside with extreme ranges of humidity and dryness.
Requires working with or near hazardous chemicals, materials, fumes, dust, or smoke.
Requires working in area of intermittent high noise and vibration levels.
Requires working with and near high voltage electricity.
Requires working at night, inside or outside in all weather conditions.
Requires working in varying environmental locations outside from dry and cultivated fields to wooded and diverse areas of undergrowth.
Noise levels vary from quiet to high levels based on activities at the time.
In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".
MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Nice To Haves

This job also requires a crane qualification and Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators Certification which must be received within two (2) years of employment.

Responsibilities

Successfully completes all the requirements of the line technician apprentice training program including formal training, on-the-job training, outside education, and written study, some of which must be completed outside of work hours.
Maintains tools, equipment, and work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Follows all safe work practices, procedures, directions, and instructions relating to areas of responsibility.
Learns to perform and performs at a level appropriate to training, the duties of a Journeyman Line Technician which include: Maintenance on the transmission system, and construction of transmission lines and facilities.
Works with and near high voltages in a safe manner and at times in adverse weather conditions.
Troubleshooting equipment and properly reporting any problems noted.
Learning and applying a thorough knowledge of phasing to ensure reliability and safety.
Maintains complete, current, and accurate records and reports related to areas of responsibility.
Coordinating with others in the department and other departments to ensure timely scheduling and completion of projects.
Coordinates with load dispatchers and safely taking clearances, switching and hot line orders.
Operates and maintains light and heavy equipment such as basket, digger trucks, and skid steers.
Restoration of service on transmission lines and substations under the supervision of a Journeyman.