Apprentice Lineman B-APB (GTC)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License or permit within 60 days of hire
• •Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
• •Able to read/write and communicate effectively
• •Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• •Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• •Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
• •Willing to work over-time when requested
• •Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position
• •Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
• •Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• •Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
• •Strings overhead wire
• •Sets poles and anchors
• •Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
• •Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
• •Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• •Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• •Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• •Understands proper use of company radio
• •Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
• •Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• •Capable of receiving and following directions
• •Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• •Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• •Must be familiar with induced voltage
• •Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• •Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands excavation and shoring requirements
• •Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• •Capable of installing and removing a service
• •Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• •Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
• •Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
• •Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• •Must be able to lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs.
• •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• •Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• •Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills
• •Team-Oriented
• •Self-Motivated
• •Customer Service Focused
• •Ethical and Honest
• •Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
• •Able to talk or hear
• •Able to stand
• •Able to walk
• •Able to use hands to finger, handle and feel
• •Able to reach with hands and arms
• •Able to sit
• •Able to balance
• •Able to stoop, kneel crouch or crawl
• •Able to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• •Able to be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• •Able to be exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites
• •Able to tolerate loud noise levels
• •Able to work outside and be subject to diverse weather conditions