Apprentice Lineman

Under supervision, learns and performs electrical line construction, maintenance and repair.

• Assists in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground by climbing poles, working from aerial lift devices, and performing necessary tasks on the ground;
• Assists in restoring overhead and underground outages;
• Assists in performing line patrol;
• Assists with the installation of transformers, switches, reclosers, capacitors, meters and other electrical apparatus;
• Digs poles and anchor holes, frames and sets poles and anchors, installs guy wires, sags, and ties in conductors;
• Installs service.  Connects, disconnects, and reconnects as assigned;
• Assists with streetlight installation and maintenance;
• Repairs and replaces service drops as required;
• Reads, changes, installs, and seals meters as assigned;
• Becomes familiar with the electric distribution system feeds and circuits;
• Trims trees and cuts brush on right of way as assigned;
• Completes required training curriculum and on-the-job (OJT) training tasks in a timely manner and under the supervision of a foreman, higher-classified employees, and LP&L’s Apprentice Training Committee;
• Operates equipment as needed;
• Requires overseeing the safe work practices of employees of lower classification assigned to work with this position;
• Perform on-call duty as required;
• Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a high school diploma with an additional one year of experience as a helper on a power line construction and maintenance crew or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required
Valid Current Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic courses in lineman school and electricity are desirable;

Knowledge of:

• Electrical Codes;
• Precautions to be taken in working with high voltage lines.

• Ability to service electrical power lines.

• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, poles, or inclined surfaces;
• Occasionally bend and kneel during the shift;
• Frequently pull wires towards oneself;
• Rotate trunk to the right or left from a sitting or standing position;
• Continuously lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to drive a vehicle and operate a bucket truck.