Apprentice Lineman

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug screening? Not listed

Job summary

City of College Station Utilities is seeking an entry-level Lineman to perform skilled line work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems under general supervision.

This role requires physical fitness, the ability to climb up to 90 feet, and stamina to work in varied weather. A Texas Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days, plus residence within 40 minutes of the Utility Service Center, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Residence within 40 minutes of the Utility Service Center.
• On-call, weekends and evenings availability.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform duties in varying weather and at heights up to 90 ft.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with construction, maintenance, and repairs on overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.
• Operate and maintain aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and related electric line equipment.
• Observe safety precautions around energized circuits and hazardous chemicals.
• Dig pole and anchor holes; load/unload/install/frame poles.
• Set transformers and pull overhead and underground primary and secondary conductors.
• Climb poles with hooks and belts; assist with distribution switching and documentation.

Skills

Climbing & dexterity

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas CDL Class A (or ability to obtain in 90 days)

Job description

Under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems for College Station Utilities in accordance with departmental procedures, processes, and established safety protocols.

Duties require sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform assigned installation and maintenance duties as well as sufficient strength and stamina to climb, work at heights up to 90’, and lift and use equipment within utility safety standards.

This is the entry level class for this skilled electrical trade. Incumbents work under close supervision learning and performing aspects of the trade and learning how to work with energized high voltage distribution or transmission line voltages, while assisting Journeyman Lineman with the construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission system. This class is distinguished from the Journeyman Lineman in that the latter is competent to perform the full range of skilled duties.

1. Learn and assist with performing the construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.
2. Learn and assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment.
3. Learn and observe proper safety precautions, particularly when working on or near energized circuits and with hazardous chemicals.
4. Dig pole and anchor holes. Load, unload, remove, install, transport, and frame poles.
5. Set transformers and pull overhead and underground primary and secondary conductors.
6. Operate, inspect, and maintain aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment.
7. Climb poles with climbing hooks and belt, troubleshoot underground and overhead distribution systems, set transformers and pull underground primary and secondary conductors.
8. Assist Journeyman class with performing distribution switching, documentation and mapping information, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid Texas Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date
• Must maintain a residence within a 40 minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position
• Available to work on-call, emergency response, weekends, and evenings
• Availability and willingness to participate, as needed in working overtime and/or on evenings and weekends
• Ability to progress through skill plan program, within specified period of time, as defined in department’s skill plan policy
• Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working at heights of up to 90’ above ground level; frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, and pushing/pulling; using hoist and dollies to lift and move heavy objects; and physically lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Possess basic level computer skills

Preferred:

• Graduate of a Lineman School or equivalent experience
• Apprentice – six months to one year of experience performing general labor duties
• Journeyman Lineman – Department of Labor Journeyman certification or equivalent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position posted until filled or closing date.