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Apprentice Lineman I

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative
8 days ago
Full-time
On-site
San Carlos, Texas, United States
Apprentice Lineman

Position Summary 

Performs and assists the Lineman and/or Lead Lineman in performing all activities required to construct and maintain distribution lines.  Ensures the continuity of service to members, aids in the restoration of services and complies with all safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 

Working Conditions 

Heavy work in outside conditions with varying weather. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multifunctioning printer and photocopier, and calculator. Manual dexterity, repetitive motions, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, ability to reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, balance, push and pull, walk, stand, drive, speak, multi-tasking, analyze and reason.  Required to work after hours and on-call rotation to include weekends and holidays. 

 

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Lineman/Lead Lineman, performs all the necessary activities in the construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and underground residential distribution lines 

Evaluates potential hazards and determines best course of action utilizing proper safety and protective equipment 

Patrols the line for defective material, equipment or unsafe conditions and notifies supervisor of problem areas 

Maintains truck inventory and ensures tools and equipment are in good working order 

Inspects work after completion to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and codes 

Observes all safety rules and policies 

Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned 

Required Skills

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent 

License & Certification: Valid Texas CDL Driver License and First Aid & CPR 

Testing: Criminal background check, DOT drug test, Physical Exam, and MVR 

Other: NESC & RUS specifications and Operate heavy equipment & machinery 

Special Notes:

  1. Very important to this position are: attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, active listening, mathematics, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, analytics, speaking, excellent hand-eye coordination, and leadership 

  1. Important to this position are: persistence, independence, time management, communication and active learning