Apprentice Lineman I

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking a Lineman to assist in constructing and maintaining distribution lines and to help ensure continuous service for members.

Under the guidance of the Lineman/Lead Lineman, you will work on energized and de-energized lines, assess hazards, maintain equipment, and follow all safety policies. After-hours and on-call work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs the construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and underground residential distribution lines under the direction of the Lineman/Lead Lineman.
• Evaluates hazards and selects proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Patrols lines for defective material, equipment or unsafe conditions and reports issues to supervisor.
• Maintains truck inventory and ensures tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Inspects completed work for compliance with specifications and codes and adheres to safety rules.
• Performs additional duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

Performs and assists the Lineman and/or Lead Lineman in performing all activities required to construct and maintain distribution lines. Ensures the continuity of service to members, aids in the restoration of services and complies with all safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Working Conditions

Heavy work in outside conditions with varying weather. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multifunctioning printer and photocopier, and calculator. Manual dexterity, repetitive motions, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 10 0 pounds, ability to reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, balance, push and pull, walk, stand, drive, speak, multi-tasking, analyze and reason. R equired to work after hours and on-call rotation to include weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Lineman/Lead Lineman, performs all the necessary activities in the construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and underground residential distribution lines
• Evaluates potential hazards and determines best course of action utilizing proper safety and protective equipment
• Patrols the line for defective material, equipment or unsafe conditions and notifies supervisor of problem areas
• Maintains truck inventory and ensures tools and equipment are in good working order
• Inspects work after completion to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and codes
• Observes all safety rules and policies
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned