Electrical Utility Line Worker

Rate of Pay :

• Line Worker $35.98 - $50.63, Apprentice Line Worker $22.10 - $31.10 Status : Open Until Filled    This is an “at will” apprentice training position or a Line Work position within the Electrical department responsible for assisting in rebuilding, installing, repairing of electrical lines in the Marietta Power service area.
• This position allows for candidates to be hired at either Apprentice Line Worker or Line Worker based on qualifications.
• The pay ranges listed represent steps 1-8 for both Apprentice and Line Worker with progression through the pay ranges based on successful completion of each step requirements.
• The employee is required to complete the job requirements and training for each step level within the apprentice line worker program.
• The employee performs more responsible line work as they advance through each level within the apprentice program.
• This position works under close supervision of an assigned Foreperson or experienced line worker as assigned.   Assists line workers in pulling or installing overhead and underground primary and secondary wires; digging ditches or holes; installing switches or capacitor banks; and installing, wiring and switching on underground switching cubicles and transformers.
• Provides ground support in the installation of overhead and underground primary and secondary lines, residential and commercial services and meters.
• More advanced apprentice levels aid in transferring live electrical primaries from one pole to another hanging and wiring transformers while working on aerial bucket and / or climb poles pole up to 100 ft. if unable to reach with bucket trucks as assigned.
• Provides ground support Assists in installing transformers, reclosers, capacitors, and other related parts on power poles.
• More advanced assignments involve single-phase transformers and building three phase transformer banks.

Will operate as assigned according to skill level :

Performs other related duties as required.         Preferred Qualifications :

Ability to apply basic math in making job-related calculations.

Ability to read, understand, and apply all related code and specification manuals, including the APPA and National Electric Safety Codes.