Apprentice Lineworker I - EAL/EAL1

City of Brenham; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brenham is seeking an Apprentice Lineworker I EAL1 to join our electric distribution team. You will perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor, assist lineworkers, and help with maintenance, construction, and safety planning under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of first 1,000 hours of the DOL program, and obtaining a Class A CDL within six months. This entry point trains you in safety, equipment operation, and utilities work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to meet CDL within 180 days.
• Complete first 1,000 hours of DOL Apprentice program and qualify for EAL1.
• Possess knowledge of standard office practices and relevant safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled to semi-skilled labor for electric distribution line maintenance.
• Assist lineworkers and help install poles, guards, and safety measures.
• Operate general tools and equipment and maintain vehicles per schedule.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Operate equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Summary

Performs miscellaneous unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor duties and operates non-complex equipment in maintenance and construction of electric distribution lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs work in a safe and efficient manner;
• Ensures safety of self, other crew members, and the public as part of planning and performing work;
• Participates in job site briefing for crew including discussion of job plan, personal protective equipment (PPE) and risk mitigation;
• Must be able to courteously communicate with customers, the public, and City staff;
• Cleans and stocks utility trucks with materials, poles, and transformers;
• Send materials up pole and pull up wire using hand line;
• Lifts heavy objects;
• Assists lineworkers as directed;
• Installs barricades and safety cones before job and removes after work is completed;
• Operates equipment such as truck, mower, and various hand and power tools such as chain saw, weed eater, brush axe, power saw and the like;
• Loads, unloads, assists in installation and removal of poles;
• Mows grass, chips limbs and performs other grounds maintenance;
• Temporarily assist in construction, maintenance repair and rehabilitation activities in other departments, including Streets, Water/Wastewater, Parks, Meter Reading, and Airport;
• Under direction from Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Crew Leader may perform daily pre-checks of vehicles and equipment prior to leaving the yard and documents results and maintain vehicles and equipment in proper working condition, including; checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments;
• Must be available to stand "On Call" during evenings, holidays, and weekends as part of rotational schedule with other lineworkers. Also, must be available to respond to overtime for emergencies.
• Follows and works within the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Standards for the Apprentice I level.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions, including storms, to respond to emergencies and outages.; and
• Performs other duties as

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a non-supervisory position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Apprentice Linework I EAL is the beginning entry point for the DOL Apprentice program. To be classified as an Apprentice Lineworker I EAL1, an individual must have completed the first 1,000 hours of DOL program and have a valid Class A CDL. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of

Standard office practices and procedures.

Skill/Ability To

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; communicate effectively; operate equipment and tools used in maintaining and repairing electrical systems; and read and understand manuals, policies, and other documents.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

For level EAL – Employees who do not have a Class A CDL (Commercial) Texas driver's license must successfully obtain this license within 180 days of hire. The City of Brenham offers an in-house training program to obtain this license.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________

For level EAL1 - Valid Class A Texas commercial driver's license (CDL) is required.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles or equipment, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch, or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to perform job duties from various heights, lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus. The employee must be able to climb poles and follow safety procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment always requires that the employee exercise caution and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals. The employee may be required to work in a high voltage environment. The work environment is noisy and distracting.

Residency Requirement (HR Policy Manual)

"Employees who are likely to be called to work in cases of emergency may be required to reside within reasonable response commuting ranges of their places of work. A reasonable response time to an emergency is forty-five (45) minutes."

Residency which allows response time to a City emergency of forty-five (45) minutes MUST be established with 90 days of hire.