Lineworker Apprentice I-IV bei City of San Marcos, TX, TX
City of San Marcos, TX, TX · San Marcos, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
The Lineworker Apprentice I shall work on the ground or climb only, may only operate an aerial bucket truck during training, and may work on voltages up to 240 volts with appropriate PPE.
The Lineworker Apprentice II may work on voltages up to 480-volt 3 phase secondary with appropriate PPE.
The Lineworker Apprentice III is authorized to work on energized primary voltages “Rubber Glove”, with appropriate PPE, only when a Lineworker is in the same Aerial Bucket with them.
The Lineworker Apprentice IV is authorized to work on energized primary voltages “Rubber Glove” with appropriate PPE, as long as a Lineworker is working in another Aerial Bucket on the same structure.
Position Duties
These positions may include(see each position's job description for specifics and full Essential Functions):
- Climbs poles to assist Lineworkers in grounding poles, hanging transformers and services. (I)
- Climbs poles to hang and maintain streetlights.(I)
- Perform voltage and meter can checks and set single phase electric meters.(I)
- Makes energized connections at the weather head on customer’s services.(I)
- Operate an Aerial Bucket truck to connect single and three phase customer services.(II)
- Operate the Digger / Line Truck to Load, Dig and Set poles.(II)
- Assist in the terminations of CT Metering.(III)
- Splicing and termination medium voltage power cables.(III)
- Assist is writing a switching order.(IV)
- Be able to correctly read a job drawing.(IV)
- Safely add or remove electrical equipment on poles.(IV)
- Is required to be “on call” on a rotating basis or as needed to meet business needs. (I, II, III, IV)
DECISION MAKING
This position works under general and direct supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A Class (A) Texas Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if out of state.
- Must maintain a valid Texas Class (A) Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Basic computer skills to check emails and enter time worked are required.
- Shall be required to be “on call” on a rotating basis or as needed to meet business needs.
- Must be able to lawfully report to duty within 1 hour.
- Experience -
- Lineworker Apprentice I- Minimum one year experience working as a Lineworker Helper. Must have successfully completed TEEX climbing class or equivalent. ($28.22/hr.)
- Lineworker Apprentice II- Must have successfully completed SMEU Apprentice I program requirements, or equivalent.($30.90/hr.)
- Lineworker Apprentice III- Must have successfully completed SMEU Apprentice I and II program requirements, or equivalent.($33.60/hr.)
- Lineworker Apprentice IV - Must have successfully completed SMEU Apprentice I, II, and III program requirements, or equivalent.($36.29/hr.)
Other Qualifications
COMPETENCIES
- Must be able to read/comprehend job orders and specifications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintaining positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, electrical contractors, and utility customers.
- Working safely, professionally and productively.
- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and may require reporting in an “on call” basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision and hearing constantly; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling and balancing frequently; sitting, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing to heights over thirty- five (35) feet high, talking and foot controls occasionally; crawling rarely.
Working conditions can involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment/vehicles, high/low voltage electrical currents, hazardous chemicals/materials, wildlife, working at heights or confined spaces.
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