Standby Lineman

LINEMAN TRAINEE

EDUCATION:                      High school diploma or equivalent required with additional vocational/technical exposure preferred.  (Substantial and meaningful experience may be substituted for educational requirements.)

EXPERIENCE:                    Experience in electrical field or related activity preferred. Minimum two years continuous employment with one employer is required. (Suitable formal training may be substituted for work history requirement.)

       JOB

FUNCTIONS:                       Reports directly to the Construction Foreman and responsible to the Senior Lineman in charge.  Will perform necessary activities to assist in the constructing, reconstruction and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.

                                                The fundamental duty of the position is to carry out the instructions

of the construction foreman.  On a daily basis, with supervision and following safety procedures, he/she will use hand/power tools and rolling equipment to erect and anchor poles, set cross arms, string wire, install and connect capacitors, voltage regulators, transformer banks, arrestors, anchors and other system apparatus.

Periodically on scheduled stand-by and subject to be called out at any time to restore outages.  Other infrequent responsibilities include attending training and safety workshops, tool maintenance, equipment and vehicle upkeep, stocking materials on vehicles, transporting equipment and materials to and from job sites and completing required paperwork.

      WORK

ENVIRONMENT:                Most activity is outside with constant exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions and other outdoor elements (insects, offensive wildlife, thorny vegetation, pollen, poison ivy, etc.).

SKILL NEEDS:                    Interpersonal, mental and physical abilities needed to carry out these functions within allowed time constraints. The position requires climbing, bending, standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and sometimes carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds over uneven terrain.  Must have command of all the senses, should be able to read, interpret and sketch diagrams, possess a valid class A driver’s license and must reside within 15 miles of the District Office to assist in power restoration.

This description is not all-inclusive and the Association reserves the right to revise the job functions as directed by the General Manager.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.