4672 - Lineman Apprentice 1

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

10d

About The Position

Assist linemen with installing and repairing cables and wires used in electrical power and distribution systems, following applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role may also involve erecting poles and light- or heavy-duty transmission towers. Work includes installing, maintaining, inspecting, testing, and repairing electrical distribution and transmission systems and their related equipment; accessing equipment by climbing poles or using truck-mounted buckets; and working with underground and overhead cables and lines. The position is an individual-contributor craft role in a typical construction-site environment. It is safety-sensitive and requires participation in safety planning, hazard identification, lockout/tagout procedures, and accident or near-miss reporting. Work can involve strenuous physical labor in confined or awkward spaces, on steel frameworks, ladders, and scaffolds, and outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Shifts may be up to 12 hours. Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, identifies this as a full-time, non-union craft opportunity. Relocation is not eligible, and visa sponsorship is not available. The company offers health-care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a wellness program, paid vacation and holidays after the eligibility period, a company-matched 401(k), and other benefits.

Requirements

At least 1,000 proven hours working as a lineman or in a similar craft as a helper, or a combination of work experience and training.
Working knowledge of the lineman craft.
Developing knowledge of installing or repairing cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems, transmission towers, and lines.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools, as listed on the Lineman helper tool list.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Construction Craft Laborer.
NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Responsibilities

Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, install, test, or repair cables, wires, and related items according to plans and specifications.
Help install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Drive vehicles carrying tools and materials to job sites; travel by truck, helicopter, or airplane to inspect lines for obstructions and adequate insulation.
Identify defective electrical devices and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Dig holes with augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Splice or solder cables to one another or to transmission, customer service, or street-light lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and use winches to adjust line tension.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles; replace or straighten damaged poles.
Coordinate preparation and completion of work assignments with other workers and crafts.
Lay underground cable in trenches or pull it through conduit in trenches.
Clean, tin, and splice conductors by twisting ends together or joining them with metal clamps and soldering connections.
Pull cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
May use equipment to excavate foundations, lay out and install ground grids, spread rock, or operate a manlift.
Participate in safety processes and programs, watch for and report hazards, and use stop-work authority when needed until issues are resolved.
Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in pre-job planning and safety discussions; identify hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them.
Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and site-specific training requirements.
Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform basic arithmetic accurately.
Listen to coworkers' suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations, ask questions, and provide feedback when appropriate.
Coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers on the job.