About The Position
The first step Apprentice will begin working on the job performing tasks related to his/her step. Step one Apprentice should concentrate on learning the skills necessary to climb and perform work from poles. All climbers must use 100% fall protection equipment when climbing and working aloft. At no time may a first step Apprentice perform energized work or get himself or any conductive object within five (5) feet of exposed energized primary circuits or equipment. Primary circuits are defined for the purpose of this program as having a voltage greater than 480. While working aloft on a completely de-energized line, the first step Apprentice must be supervised/observed by a qualified employee at the task location. While working aloft with energized circuits located on the pole, but not within five (5) feet of the first step apprentice, the first step Apprentice must be directly supervised and observed by a Lineman or Foreman at the same physical location as the Apprentice (on the pole with or in a bucket beside).
Responsibilities
- Inspecting and climbing wooden poles.
- Working from poles.
- Using gas/battery powered drills and chainsaws from poles.
- Installing pole hardware/framing from secondary applications.
- Installing pole grounds/grounding rods.
- Assisting in groundwork to support the Lineman aloft.
- Guy wire tensioning and secondary guy wire /hardware installation.
- Installing/splicing services.
- Learning the use of the telescopic hot stick to open and close switches from the ground.
- Primary hardware framing is not a requirement for the first step Apprentice, but the Apprentice may be allowed to assist with primary framing during de-energized conditions.
- Courses commonly assigned to step one Apprentices from the T&D Power Skills training website are as follows.
- Introduction to Transmission and Distribution Systems Transmission Distribution.
- Substations and Switchyards Basic Electricity Review Alternating Current Fundamentals Climbing Wooden Poles Safety in Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Using Tools Rigging 1
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
- We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
- For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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