Apprentice to Journeyman Powerline Technician - Anadarko Crew

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative • Anadarko, OK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position can be filled as either a Journeyman Powerline Technician or an Apprentice 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 under direct supervision, developing skills in transmission line maintenance and construction while cultivating safe work habits. This program includes on-the-job training, formal training, and outside study, requiring satisfactory performance and continuous progress.

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 and a 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 any of the following categories (for Apprentice): 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.
• 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.
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED