Line Technician Apprentice I - Journey (Great Bend)

Responsibility Outline Job Title Line Technician Apprentice Department Lines Pay Status Hourly Reports To Line Technician Supervisor FLSA Category Nonexempt Location Various SUMMARY Assist with inspection and repairs of transmission lines and substation sites under the direct supervision of a journey or higher-level Line Technician. Essential Responsibilities Transmission Lines Assist with performing field inspections of property and equipment to include, but not limited to, identifying sagging/damaged transmission lines on 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV lines; broken/missing insulators; damaged, broken, or unstable poles or cross arms; and any other potential problems or hazards related to line equipment. Assist with performing assigned maintenance, repair, or replacement of all overhead transmission hot line equipment, cross arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment on poles and structures. Assist transmission line crew and ensure the locations are safe for authorized staff. Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break switch assemblies. Operate required heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner under direct supervision. Ensure that self and others safely and effectively climb transmission structures, set and align poles, string and sag conductors on poles and structures, dig pole holes, install and anchor poles, make up and install guys, and utilize appropriate rigging equipment. Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break switch assemblies. Assist with emergency work to restore service in adverse weather conditions and respond, as needed, during off hours for such emergency work. Substation Sites Assist with performing field inspections of substations to identify substation property and equipment that is broken or unstable or have unkept facilities that could hide hazards or conditions that would otherwise be unsafe, inefficient, or unsightly. Assist with the installation and removal of breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, voltage and current transformers (CTs), and capacitor banks; installation and adjustment of gang-operated air break and motor operated switches; and construction of all substation related structures. Assist with fitting and welding rigid bus, making up jumpers to all equipment including ground grid and grounding of all equipment associated with high voltage substations. Safety Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and their coworker's safety with a positive attitude and commitment. Sunflower employees will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment; identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure as applicable. Culture Demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to Sunflowers culture and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Sunflower's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal policies and procedures of the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations. Other Responsibilities Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflowers mission and operations. Qualifications Certifications and Licenses Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Manual Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of employment. Education and Experience High school diploma. Completion of a recognized Line Technician Program is highly preferred. Electric distribution lines, transmission lines, or substation Construction Experience Is Strongly Preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST) Test. Able to learn to read and comprehend line construction specification drawings. Able to perform basic mathematical skills and use and relate units of measure. Able to understand and comply with the Lock Out/Tag Out (LO/TO) Clearance System. Able to understand and comply with testing the line or equipment for voltage potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds. Able to gain knowledge of safety practices and become knowledgeable at implementing the #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunflower Electric Power Corporation