Journeyman Lineworker/Advanced Apprentice

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association•Rockford, MN

About The Position

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that provides power to rural Wright County and western Hennepin County. The cooperative has been a corporate citizen to the area since 1937 and currently serves more than 59,000 electric accounts. The Journeyman Lineworker/Advanced Apprentice is responsible for providing specific operational duties and responsibilities to be delegated in a competent, well-trained person whose knowledge of and ability in this position will contribute to the attainment of the basic purpose of the Association. This is a union position in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Pay will be per union contract.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Completion of, and certification of, technical school Power Lineworker course work, completion of Apprentice Lineman training program (4 years)
Must be First Aid/CPR certified.
Valid Class A driver’s license and must be mechanically inclined

Responsibilities

Knowing how to use the Associations system maps and knowing how to interpret staking sheets.
Having a full understanding of overhead and underground construction specifications.
Knowing how to read substation and sectionalizing diagrams and being familiar with the proper operation and applications of all sectionalizing devices used on the system.
Being familiar with all materials and supplies needed for line construction and using such to ensure construction is done according to specifications. Checking out material and returning salvage to warehouse.
Constructing or rebuilding of the Association’s electrical system according to RUS specifications and as laid out on staking sheets.
Possessing a license required by the state to operate association vehicles and observing all traffic laws, rules, and regulations in the operation of association vehicles.
Using two-way radio and complying with operating practices in its use to assure the safe construction of the electric system.
Performing after-hour duty assignments as directed. Restoring service in a prompt and efficient manner.
Having necessary first aid skills to assist in an emergency situation.
Completing work orders, transformer records, time sheets, and other forms and reports as directed.
Assuring the care and maintenance of an assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment.
Taking part in educations classes and meetings so as to be familiar with current operating and safety practices.
Check and test rubber gloves and other safety equipment daily.
Obtain necessary first aid skills to assist in an emergency situation.
Use two-way radio and comply with operating practices in its use to assure the safe construction of the electric system.
Participate in educations classes and meetings to stay current with operating and safety practices.
Participate in team and Cooperative activities
Execute necessary processes to complete assigned items of Operations work plan/to-do list.
Assist with special projects and duties as requested or assigned.
Attend Cooperative and department meetings, sometimes during non-work hours.
Participate in W-H’s Training and Continuing Education program