Lineman YR I, Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for assisting Linemen, Journeyman while learning all areas of maintenance, construction, repair and operational tasks on electrical power lines, transformers, etc. in order to keep electrical service in good working condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Completes class work, correspondence course work, and field training in each of the apprenticeship steps. Learns skills such as pole climbing, transformer bank configurations, and general line maintenance and construction.
2. Assists Lineman in changing out service lines, re-fusing transformers and (occasionally) changing taps on transformers.
3. Uses power winches, booms, reels, and pole hole diggers. Constructs new lines where necessary, including setting and framing the poles and stringing conductor wire.
4. Operates line trucks for Journeyman Lineman in the repair, maintenance, and construction of electrical line and transformers.
5. Installs, removes, or maintains streetlight fixtures, poles, and control equipment.
6. Strings wire of various gauges on poles and structures.
7. Installs underground cable, splices, and connectors, along with other material; in the maintenance, construction, repair, and operational tasks.

1. Will be required to work after normal working hours in case of power outages, as well as required to share in the standby rotation as determined by the Superintendent.  
2. Other duties may be assigned as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position required limited supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must live with a ten-mile radius of the City limits within a year of hire date. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); a minimum of one year as a Groundman is necessary before a person qualifies for this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

Must hold a valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain a Class A or B commercial driver’s (CDL) license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, explosives, and vibration.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their Supervisor.

* Safety sensitive position includes , but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank or title where any of the following apply: 

Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.

* Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

*Civility and Professionalism-  The City of Siloam Springs is a team-based service organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Siloam is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

* Regular Attendance - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive are disruptive and are to be avoided.