Apprentice Lineman/Electric Journeyman

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Safely and efficiently provides electrical line service to the city's utility clients. Assemble & disassemble hardware for overhead & underground installations in a de-energized environment with instruction from Journeyman Lineman. Provide ground support for lineman operating in aerial bucket, on pole, trenches or underground facility environment. Operate heavy machinery involved with digging, setting and tamping poles, pulling overhead and underground conductors, digging and backfilling trenches or other excavations and hurt man rescue by operating platform controls of aerial bucket.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Electric Apprentice Lineman:

• Safely and efficiently provides electrical line service to the City's utility clients.
• Assembles & disassembles hardware for overhead & underground installations in a de-energized environment with instruction from Journeyman Lineman.
• Provides ground support for lineman operating in aerial bucket, on pole, trenches or underground facility environments. Cuts and clears brush at ground level.
• Operates heavy machinery involved with digging, setting and tamping poles, pulling overhead and underground conductors, digging and backfilling trenches or other excavations and hurt-man rescue by operating platform controls of aerial bucket.
• Participates in the Apprentice Lineman Training Program including after-hours studies.
• Available to perform other line work as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Electric Journeyman Lineman:

• Safely and efficiently provides electrical line service to the City's utility clients.
• Assembles & disassembles hardware for overhead & underground installations in an energized environment without requiring direct supervision from the Crew Leader.
• Operates heavy machinery involved with digging, setting and tamping poles, pulling overhead and underground conductors, digging and backfilling trenches or other excavations and hurt-man rescue by operating platform controls of aerial bucket.
• Performs daily line construction activities for both overhead and underground installations from aerial bucket and by pole. Including the assembly of transformers, switches, pad-mounted facilities, metering, street lighting, capacitors and circuit switching & protection installations.
• Participates as a mentor for Apprentices in the Apprentice Lineman Training Program.
• Cut and clear brush at ground level and along aerial lines.
• Troubleshoots during power outages, and participates in Safety meetings, and external and internal training sessions.
• Uses various electrician hand tools, i.e. snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
• Available to perform other line work at required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Incumbents may enter as an apprentice to perform job tasks under direct supervision and training. Must be willing to participate in a lineman program that will guide you from an apprentice level all the way through to a Journeyman level in approximately four (4) to five (5) years of work-study and on-the-job training to reach step levels up to the Journeyman status. Pay increments are directly tied to the step levels as you progress through the program.

Contingent offer requires successful pre-employment screening to include drug screening, driver's license check, background, and physical exam.

Certification(s) Licenses required:

Valid Class "A" Texas driver's license.

Certificate of Skills from the Cities Apprentice Line Technician program or accredited approved alternate. Documentation and demonstration of abilities must be presented and demonstrated to the program training administrator within six (6) month evaluation period.

Physical Demands:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Temperature extremes from weather and engines; loud noise from engine and blown fuses; creosote burns; live electric lines; occasional dogs and insects; uneven terrains; exposure to poison oak, ivy and sumac; entry into confined spaces.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely; ability to follow electrical safety procedures; ability to maintain Texas Class "A" CDL driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the most current Apprentice Lineman Program.
• Abilities consistent with the most current Apprentice Lineman Program.
• Reading: Reads electrical hazard warnings on equipment.
• Writing: documents own timekeeping records for approval.
• Math: Calculates work hours for time, measures distance and depth, and for basic electrical theories.
• Reasoning: Solves technical, safety, and construction problems related to work.
• Advanced Theoretical Knowledge: Knowledge of electrical systems and safety

Minimum Requirements Electric Apprentice Lineman: High school graduate, or its equivalent required, must be at least 18 years of age, and have zero (0) to six (6) months related experience; electrical groundman or lineman experience preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and certified training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Apprentice Electric Lineman - Groundman must possess a valid Texas driver's license upon hiring and acquire a Class "A" CDL, learn and demonstrate the ability to climb poles, actively progress in the first 1000 hours of textbook instruction and first year of on-the-job skills training with the City of Georgetown's Line Technician Training Program within six (6) month evaluation period.

Advancement to next level: Apprentice Electric Lineman - Groundman must satisfactorily complete the first 2000 hours of textbook training and one (1) year of on-the-job skills training as specified with the City of Georgetown's Line Technician Training Program to be verified by mentor and program administrator; be able to demonstrate duties and limitations of Apprentice Electric Lineman Grade C; and knowledgeable of the adopted Safety Handbook as it applies to the City of Georgetown Electric Lineman.

In addition to the above Apprentice Electric Lineman, groundman advancing to the next level must also learn and demonstrate the ability to climb poles; perform hurt-man rescue by pole and bucket; proper use of personal protective gear; knowledge of equipment grounding; basic math calculations and be able to demonstrate to mentor and program administrator.

Minimum Requirements Electric Journeyman Lineman: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be certified by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a Journeyman Lineman. If you are not a DOL Certified Journeyman Lineman, then you must receive a certificate of skills from the City's Apprentice Lineman Training Program or an accredited approved alternate.

Journeyman Electric Lineman must have satisfactorily completed 8000 hours of textbook training and four (4) years of on-the-job skills training with the City of Georgetown's Line Technician Training Program to be verified by mentor and program administrator.

Graduation from a utility lineman certificate program and/or a two (2) year associate of Applied Science program for utility lineman or electric power technology will aid in qualification at this level. The preferred candidate will have equivalent to or combination of experience listed that provides for the required knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities and must demonstrate abilities with training documentation to be qualified at this level.

Hiring Range:

Apprentice Lineman: $23.44 - $43.05, hourly depending on qualifications.

Journeyman Lineman: $40.09 - $50.22, hourly depending on qualifications.

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