Lineman Apprentice

Lineman Apprentice

Fort Valley Utility Commission is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and creative team member for the position of Lineman Apprentice. This is a fast-paced and progressive public power utility providing services in the areas of electric, water, wastewater, telecom, and gas.

Hourly pay range: $26.00-$32.00

Minimal qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Commercial drivers license (CDL) license required within 6 months of employment.
• Possess demonstrable skills and be a team player.
• Possess good reading, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to interface with customers and internal personnel.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Operate trenching machine to dig power line ditches or hydraulic derrick to set and align poles. Operate back hoe and/or hoist or bucket. Makes up and installs downguys.
• Pull conductor off reels and places in ditches or installs to poles according to specified directions. Provides for proper conductor sag. Frames and installs on the ground or on pads or poles various assemblies such as transformers, lightening arrestors, cut-off switches, etc.
• Under close supervision works on hot lines up to 13,000 volts. Places protective insulation on lines and wears appropriate safety equipment following detailed established safety procedures.
• Trained in all types of single phase and three phase transformer installation. Must gain knowledge of all distribution switching, sectionalizing and fusing.
• May install electric services and meter; splice broken conductors, resagging broken lines and install security lights.
• Periodically attend training sessions to stay proficient in such subjects as safety training, first aid and CPR training, live line training, equipment training, etc.
• Operate all department equipment.
• Responsible for tools and equipment assigned; sees that the tools/equipment are properly maintained and that the required repairs are properly reported.
• Must have a phone and be available for "on call" duty, special trouble calls and overtime as necessary.
• As a public employee, responsible for maintaining good relations with the public served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If interested, please send resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io