What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRIC LINEWORKER APPRENTICE position at City of Fairhope (AL)?
JOB
Under the supervision of the Line Foreman, this employee assists Line Workers and other Electric Department employees with the construction and maintenance of the City’s electrical system. The employee collects tools and supplies needed for project work, sets poles from the ground and from digger trucks, frames and assembles poles, climbs poles, pulls underground and overhead wiring, splices wire, digs holes for pole and underground service installations, assists with holiday light installation and removal and assists crews involved with outage calls. This employee operates heavy equipment such as digger trucks, bucket trucks, backhoe, mud sucker and forklift. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screens.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Assists Line Workers. Assists Electric Department Line Workers and other Department employees in a variety of work tasks. Collects tools and supplies needed by Line Workers and other employees.Assists in setting poles, pulling wiring, framing poles and other tasks.Performs other tasks involved with assisting Line Workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Equipment Operation. Operates equipment used in electric service line installation and maintenance. Operates equipment such as digger truck, bucket truck, backhoe, mud sucker and forklift used to install and maintain electric service.Monitors equipment for service and maintenance need. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Attends Required Training Programs. Employee must attend all required training classes and programs. Attend all required training classes and programs provided by the Department, including hands-on and in-class training sessions.Must attend and successfully complete Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) school after being hired (to become Journeyman Lineman).Successfully complete all required training programs and classes. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(* Can be acquired on the job) *Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.*Knowledge of City geography, road, street, and electric system.Knowledge of public electric service systems and operations. Communication skills to effectively communicate internally, both orally and in writing.Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Listening skills to take understand customer complaints and questions.Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Ability to maintain professional attitude.Ability to climb poles and work at heights.Ability to operate equipment such as bucket truck, digger truck, backhoe, mud sucker and forklift. Ability to frame and set electric service poles.Ability to make up secondary wiring at meter bases and weather heads.Ability to use a telephone.Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.Ability to prioritize work projects and multi-task.Ability to drive.Physical DemandsThe work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas. Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Under the supervision of the Line Foreman, this employee assists Line Workers and other Electric Department employees with the construction and maintenance of the City’s electrical system. The employee collects tools and supplies needed for project work, sets poles from the ground and from digger trucks, frames and assembles poles, climbs poles, pulls underground and overhead wiring, splices wire, digs holes for pole and underground service installations, assists with holiday light installation and removal and assists crews involved with outage calls. This employee operates heavy equipment such as digger trucks, bucket trucks, backhoe, mud sucker and forklift. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screens.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Assists Line Workers. Assists Electric Department Line Workers and other Department employees in a variety of work tasks. Collects tools and supplies needed by Line Workers and other employees.Assists in setting poles, pulling wiring, framing poles and other tasks.Performs other tasks involved with assisting Line Workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Equipment Operation. Operates equipment used in electric service line installation and maintenance. Operates equipment such as digger truck, bucket truck, backhoe, mud sucker and forklift used to install and maintain electric service.Monitors equipment for service and maintenance need. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Attends Required Training Programs. Employee must attend all required training classes and programs. Attend all required training classes and programs provided by the Department, including hands-on and in-class training sessions.Must attend and successfully complete Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) school after being hired (to become Journeyman Lineman).Successfully complete all required training programs and classes. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(* Can be acquired on the job) *Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.*Knowledge of City geography, road, street, and electric system.Knowledge of public electric service systems and operations. Communication skills to effectively communicate internally, both orally and in writing.Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Listening skills to take understand customer complaints and questions.Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Ability to maintain professional attitude.Ability to climb poles and work at heights.Ability to operate equipment such as bucket truck, digger truck, backhoe, mud sucker and forklift. Ability to frame and set electric service poles.Ability to make up secondary wiring at meter bases and weather heads.Ability to use a telephone.Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.Ability to prioritize work projects and multi-task.Ability to drive.Physical DemandsThe work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas. Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Construction Apprentice
Lee Company -
Madison, AL
