Apprentice Lineman

Apprentice Lineman
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as track hoes, backhoes, digger derricks, lo-drill, air drill, forklift, cranes, skid steers, line pullers, or line tensioners.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Excavate and drill holes
Erect and maintain structures
Right of Way clearing and reclamation
Direct and teach laborers, apprentices, and ground men
Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Completed a certified Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program.
Ability to work long hours and move/lift at least 50 lbs.
Compliance with OSHA and other Federal, State, and local safety regulations.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work in the capacity of Power Lineman without direct supervision
Ability to supervise subordinate line workers
Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements
Travel required for some positions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
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