Apprentice Line Worker

City-of-Hamilton---Butler-County-O; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton is seeking an apprentice lineman to join the Electric Distribution Division. This role provides hands-on training in line construction and maintenance, pole work, and equipment operation, with supervision during the apprenticeship.

You will progress toward journey level while learning safety policies and standard procedures. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and obtain a CDL A license within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid CDL A Driver's License within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction and maintenance of distribution lines; digs holes for poles and guy anchors; sets and frames poles.
• Strings and splices wire; installs service and meters; climbs poles.
• Operates line and bucket trucks used in construction and maintenance of lines.
• Attends recognized training courses for the apprentice program and progresses toward journey level.
• Responds to mandatory calls when a qualified crew is necessary.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Dependability

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Pole climbing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A Driver's License

Job description

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

This is semi-to skilled work relating to the acquisition of journey level skills in the handling of electric line equipment and performing electric line tasks. The duties of this class will also involve in-depth training of all phases of electric distribution work to include the operation of vehicles; functioning as a Groundworker-Driver; climbing of poles; the operation of various trades related equipment such as line trucks, wire pullers, hole digger and trencher. The completion of the apprenticeship program should equip the employee with qualifications to perform at the journey level within the electric lines trade. Employees perform tasks which increase in difficulty and responsibility as the training program progresses. They are further carefully instructed and their work continually inspected, particularly with respect to safety work practices. The apprentice will be assigned work under the direct supervision of either a Line Crew Leader or a journey level Lineman.

• Assists in the construction and maintenance of distribution lines; digs holes for poles and guy anchors; sets and frames poles.
• Strings and splices wire; installs various types of service and meters; climbs poles.
• Builds transformer banks.
• Operates line and bucket trucks used in the construction and maintenance of lines.
• Operates various other allied types of equipment used by the Electric Distribution Division.
• Works with energized lines in accordance with applicable labor agreement provisions and safety policies established. Progressively learns and develops skills in all areas of assignment in preparation for journey level designation.
• Attends and participates in recognized training courses established for use in the line Apprentice program.
• Ability to complete a pole top rescue annually.

• Ability to obtain knowledge of and skill in the operation of winch truck in all weather conditions and common safety precautions involving this equipment.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of traffic and safety rules and accident prevention practices.
• Ability to obtain knowledge and ability to use test equipment such as volt meters, sequence meters, phasing meters, etc.
• Must have the ability to climb poles, using lineman hooks and body belt.
• Interest and willingness to learn electric lines operation.
• Dependability and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Must be willing to enroll and attend training course for apprentice lineman.
• Must be able to respond to a mandatory call when a qualified crew is necessary.
• Ability to handle confidential administrative information with tact and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Possession of a valid CDL A Driver's License within six (6) months of appointment.

Apprenticeship training costs may be subject to reimbursement if employment is terminated prior to a designated period of time.