Apprentice to Journeyman Powerline Technician - Hennessey Crew

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative•Hennessey, OK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position can be filled as either an Apprentice Powerline Technician or a Journeyman Powerline Technician. The Journeyman Powerline Technician performs all aspects of transmission line maintenance and construction, potentially leading a small crew. The Apprentice Powerline Technician participates in a five-year training program involving on-the-job training, formal training, and self-study, while also performing transmission line maintenance and construction under supervision. Both roles require adherence to safety procedures and effective work habits.

Requirements

Certification as a Journeyman Line Technician by completing the Line Technician apprentice training program or the equivalent amount of progressively responsible experience (for Journeyman).
Extensive knowledge of our transmission system (for Journeyman).
Thorough knowledge of high voltage maintenance techniques, tools, and equipment (for Journeyman).
High School graduate (for Apprentice).
Minimum of one (1) year experience in two (2) or more of the following areas (for Apprentice): 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 or training in working in climbing tools (for Apprentice).
Previous experience or training in working from aerial man lift devices (for Apprentice).
Previous experience or training in working at heights above 50 feet (for Apprentice).
Previous experience or training in working in electrical substations (for Apprentice).
Previous experience or training in working on or near high voltage AC circuits (for Apprentice).
Previous experience or training with computers or digital and/or electronic equipment (for Apprentice).
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.
Must live within a thirty-mile radius of specified base work location.
Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights equal to 50 pounds or more.
Requires climbing steel, wood, and concrete structures.
Requires 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 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.

Nice To Haves

Crane qualification (must be received within two (2) years of employment).
Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators Certification (must be received within two (2) years of employment).

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of transmission system maintenance and construction as assigned.
Coordinates with load dispatchers and safely takes clearances, switching, and hot line orders.
Works with and near high voltages in a safe manner and at times in adverse weather conditions.
Operates and maintains light and heavy equipment such as basket trucks, digger trucks, and skid steers.
Maintains vehicles, tools, equipment, and the working environment in a clear, safe, and orderly condition.
Follows all safe work practices, procedures, directions, and instructions relating to areas of responsibility.
Maintains complete, current, and accurate records and reports related to areas of responsibility.
Assists in training personnel in safe operating procedures to perform high voltage line maintenance.
Coordinates with others in the department and other departments to ensure timely scheduling and completion of projects.
Participates in the Line Technician apprentice training program (for Apprentice role).
Develops sound, effective, and safe work habits (for Apprentice role).
Completes extensive on-the-job training, formal training, and written study (for Apprentice role).