Apprentice Lineman

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative community-minded energy cooperative is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to join their team. This exciting role involves developing essential skills to become a Journeyman Lineman through a structured training program. You'll assist in maintaining the electric system, ensuring reliable energy for members. The position requires climbing poles, performing work on energized lines, and adhering to strict safety protocols. If you're passionate about energy and eager to learn in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Currently in good standing with a power line apprenticeship education and training program.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system.
• Perform complicated line construction and maintenance work on energized lines.

Skills

Pole Top Rescue

Bucket Truck Rescue

Safety Compliance

Education

Power Line Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Hot Line Tools

Job description

Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative is an innovative community-minded energy Cooperative. We embrace change, support new ideas, and constantly look for ways to improve our quality of service to our members. We currently have an opening for an Apprentice Lineman. This is a bargaining unit position that will require some evening and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities:

As an Apprentice Lineman, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a Journeyman Lineman through a program of progressive training and experiences in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system. You will assist in providing members with a reliable source of energy that is available when needed.

Duties Include but not limited to:

1. Assist the line personnel, observe safety rules at all times, and execute service and work orders.
2. Climb poles and perform work on energized lines of single-phase lines of 7200v under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman.
3. Perform the complicated line construction and maintenance work on energized secondary lines and on dead structures and equipment in accordance with approved specifications.
4. Perform the complicated work on energized primary conductors and equipment, including instruction and training.
5. String, splice, sag, and tie electric conductors on energized lines.
6. Install and change out meters, transformers, cutouts, reclosers, breakers, sectionalizers, and other associated apparatus on lines not to exceed 7200v under direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman.
7. Perform and develop basic skills in hot line work using hot line tools in accordance with prescribed procedures and good safety practices.
8. Perform all duties for the retirement and removal of electric lines, account for all materials removed, and ensure that retired materials are disassembled fully before checking them into the warehouse.
9. Complete scheduled tool and equipment inspections.
10. Perform “service watch” duty assignments starting at the 3rd step of the apprenticeship, accompanied by a Journeyman Lineman.

Requirements

1. Currently in good standing with a power line apprenticeship education and training program.
2. Must possess a valid Illinois Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License.
3. Maintain the ability to perform pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue.
4. Must maintain primary residence within the lesser of a 30-mile radius of the Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative facility.