Apprentice Lineman

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apprentice Lineman is a full-time, permanent position with Oxford Utilities, focusing on constructing, operating and maintaining overhead and underground power lines and equipment. The role requires responding to emergencies on a rotating basis and working outdoors in all weather, adhering to safety guidelines and TVPPA/OSHA requirements.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a CDL must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and safety rules.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within six months.
• TVPPA training or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, and maintain primary and secondary overhead and underground lines and equipment.
• Replace poles, cross arms, switches, transformers, meters, street lights, etc., per specs.
• Clear rights of way using chainsaw and related equipment.
• Answer emergency calls on a rotating basis.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as aerial devices and trenchers.
• Represent Oxford Utilities in a courteous, professional manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Electrical power

Safety standards

OSHA regulations

Mathematics

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to learn

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL within 6 months

TVPPA Pre-Apprentice training

Job description

Purpose of Position

Assist the Line Crew in the construction, operation, and maintenance of all overhead and underground distribution system equipment; energize and de-energize conditions in a controlled training program and in accordance with safety guidelines and requirement set forth by the Oxford Utilities and OSHA; responsible for maintaining City equipment and property as well as, the concerns and needs of our customers in a courteous and efficient manner; Class 1 is the beginning level for an Apprentice Lineman with Class 7 being the highest level before moving to Journeyman Lineman.

Supervision Received

The immediate supervisor for this position is the Working Line Foreman.

Supervision Exercised

None

Essential Functions

Construct, operate, and maintain primary and secondary overhead and underground power lines, substation equipment, and all electric department facilities.

Replace and install poles, cross arms, switches, lightning arrestors, transformers, capacitors, connectors, meters, street lights, traffic lights, etc. in accordance with staking sheets, specifications, and safety rules and regulations.

Clear and maintain right of way using a chainsaw and other related equipment.

Answer emergency calls on a rotating basis, which is controlled and restricted basis on their experience and qualifications.

Operate and maintain various types of equipment including aerial device, pole setting unit, trencher, and other related equipment.

Represent the City of Oxford in a courteous, respectable manner including a neat appearance as well as positive and willing attitude.

Perform any other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution system and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures, practices, specifications, and safety rules for installing and maintaining various power distribution components and equipment.
• Proper grammar and proper use of English in speaking and writing.
• OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety.
• Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department.
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• General functions and operations of municipal government.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and obey safety regulations and conform to City policies and standards for constructing and maintaining the system.
• Ability to maintain the system at all times and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform duties in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Work as a team member with other employees.
• Make decisions within specified time restraints.
• Communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other City employees, contractors, etc., both orally and written.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work autonomously when necessary.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Deal with others in a professional manner.
• Maintain professional composure in heated situations.
• Follow all departmental and City procedures.

Job Context

The Apprentice Lineman is a full time, permanent position in Oxford Utilities. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Working Line Foreman. The person in this position is supervised daily and has no supervisory authority. The Apprentice Lineman works regular hours year-round with overtime and night work when the workload demands it. There is no shift work for this position. The person in this position will be on call. 100% of the work for this position is outdoors and requires work to be one in all types of weather conditions. The position has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials daily. This exposure includes, but is not limited to, transformer oil, electrical wiring, and high voltage. The person in this position must have a valid commercial driver's license or be able to acquire one within six months of employment. In addition, a high school diploma, or its equivalent. The stress level associated with this position is moderately high. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop, or equivalent, and TVPPA Apprentice Lineman Training. Failure to complete or pass this workshop or complete training could result in termination. Physical work involved with this position includes, but is not limited to, heavy lifting, walking, standing, and climbing up and down power poles, and bending.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Eyesight corrected to 20/20.

Cannot be clinically listed as colorblind.

Required lifting of items up to 100 pounds in weight.

Required to sit for extended periods of time.

Able to stoop, bend, reach, lift, or kneel in limited space.

Manual dexterity.

Ability to successfully pass an extensive medical and psychological examination.

Hearing requires no more than a 20 decibel hearing loss in hearing range from 500 MHz to 2000 MHz., no more than a 30 decibel hearing loss in hearing range from 2000 MHz. to 3000 MHz., and no more than a 40 decibel hearing loss in hearing range 3000 MHz. to 3500 MHz.

The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to a weig