APPRENTICE LINEMAN

City Of Fairburn; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairburn is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to join the apprenticeship program under direct supervision. You will learn installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead lines, underground cables, substations and related equipment as you progress to becoming a qualified Electric Lineman. Work Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., with on-call rotations and potential emergency outage response. Reports to the Electric Superintendent and participates in ECG training while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, alter and repair overhead electrical lines and underground cables.
• Assist in substation maintenance and power distribution work.
• Follow safety rules and codes; respond to emergencies and on-call rotations.

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: City of Fairburn - FAIRBURN, GA 30213, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.89 - $22.89 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Utilities, The Apprentice Lineman position helpsPower the Community, by Building Your Future. from the Ground Up: Keep the City Connected.

Work Days/Hours: Monday – Friday;7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation.

The City of Fairburn is seeking to fill an Apprentice Lineman position. This position will be assigned to the apprenticeship program and under direct supervision will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment. This is a progressive working/training position to becoming a qualified Electric Lineman. Reports to the Electric Superintendent.

Hiring Range

$22.89 Hourly Rate

Work Days/Hours: Monday – Friday;7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.;may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be assigned to the apprenticeship program and under direct supervision will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment. This is a progressive working/training position to becoming a qualified Electric Lineman. Reports to the Electric Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in construction, maintenance and repair of power distribution systems (which may include a dump truck, backhoe, trencher, bucket truck, line truck, boring rig, tension rig, tamp, tractor, phasing stick, voltage ohmmeter, breakers, regulators, hydraulic tools, jackhammer, air compressor, pipe horn, post hole digger, shovel, axe, saw, chain saw, mechanic tools, etc.).
• Performs manual work functions associated with substation maintenance as well as construction, maintenance and repair of power distribution systems (which may include assisting with laying/installing pipe, boring under roads/driveways, pouring concrete, trimming tree limbs and bushes, digging holes or trenches, driving ground rods, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc).
• Assists in installing, maintaining and repairing underground and overhead structures including high mast lighting and streetlight systems, poles, cables and related equipment to carry power transmission/distribution lines used to conduct electrical energy between generating stations, substations and consumers.
• Assists in installing transformers, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, wire conductors, and auxiliary equipment to poles Reconstructs existing lines and related fittings.
• Assists in installing transformers, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, wire conductors, and auxiliary equipment to poles.
• Assists in opening switches or clamping grounding device to energized equipment to de-energize lines or accessories.
• Transports, loads, and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects; maintains adequate supply of equipment, tools, supplies and materials on trucks for use at work sites.
• Participates in and completes the Accredited Apprentice Lineman Training program through the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG); completes homework, and classroom assignments with written testing, and all other duties as required.
• Adheres to safety rules and to national, state, and local codes.
• Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations, and requires on-call assignment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.