Apprentice Electric Line Worker

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CDE Lightband, the municipal electric and broadband power provider for the City of Clarksville, offers electric, television, internet, and phone service to customers within the city limits. CDE Lightband serves over 80,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service and over 29,000 customers with broadband services over our Fiber to the Premise Network.

We are seeking the ideal team player to join our Electric Line Worker Team to fill the AP4 Apprentice Lineworker position. The individual will remain in the position until a position opens to progress to the next level in the Apprentice program. Progression is based upon knowledge, experience, and performance, not time-in-grade or seniority, and does not guarantee advancement to the next level. The supervisor evaluates performance.

All Applicants should have the stated experience, including work towards or completion of a five-year line worker apprenticeship program approved by the DOL, Bureau of Apprenticeships.

Apprentice Electric Line Worker

Team/Division:

Operations / Electric

Reports To:

Foreman Journeyman / General Foreman

Job Status:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Rotates, most 7:30 - 3:30

with On-Call Duty

Pay Status:

Hourly

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:

AP4

Created/Updated:

December 2017

Highly skilled and trained position, working closely under the supervision of a Foreman Journeyman and the General Foreman. Incumbents are trained in constructing and maintaining overhead and underground electrical service distribution systems. Responsibilities may include participating in the installation, repair, replacement, and inspection of equipment and materials required to transmit and distribute electric power. Work performed may need to be done while energized. Employees are also expected to maintain an inventory of standard parts and equipment and maintain records of activities as required per policy and procedure, as well as uphold the highest safety standards as set forth per the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual any other safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Apprenticeship will follow the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) Apprentice.
Lineman Training Program (or a similar program approved by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships and Training) with corresponding step progressions, pending performance within the Program and as evaluated by Foreman. Progressions and timing of steps are not guaranteed.

• Assists with installation, maintenance, and repairs of electric systems, which may include Constructing, installing, removing, and servicing secondary distribution lines both overhead and underground, performing work on both energized and de-energized lines. Frequently requires digging when installing poles, anchors, and underground lines.
• Effectively capable of climbing utility poles to perform work when necessary safely and all safety requirements on an annual basis
• Operates vehicles of various sizes, weights, and descriptions safely and cautiously, following all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including DOT and Commercial Driver's License requirements.
• Attend regular training as required for the Apprenticeship Program; maintain testing requirements per progression standards; attend any other meetings, training, or other programs needed as set forth, including all safety meetings; and maintain and follow all safety requirements as set by CDE Lightband, APPA, OSHA, TOSHA, and any other local, state, or regulatory agency.
• Monitors and maintains an inventory of parts and equipment while working with warehouse personnel to maintain accurate outgoing and incoming connections with assigned work; notifies supervisor when levels are low

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience:

Experience in electric distribution line work & Formal Line Worker Training.
2-5 Years' experience, including formal lineworker apprenticeship training, is required.

Certifications & Licenses:

Completed Apprenticeship Training to receive Journeyman Standing

Commercial Driver's License

CPR/AED or ability to obtain upon hire

Other Requirements:

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential duties is also considered.

• Knowledgeable of and Skilled in construction tools and methods used for Electric transmission and distribution line construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of and Skilled in Electric utility operating methods
• Knowledgeable of Occupational hazards & Safety Regs associated w/ electrical transmission & distribution
• Knowledgeable of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledgeable of and Skilled in Customer service principles and practices
• Skilled in electrical line work, energized when required
• Skilled and Able to climb utility poles with energized lines, when necessary, and use aerial devices to service broken/defective wires or equipment; & able to work in underground vaults & access a diversity of workspaces
• Skilled in accepting, receiving, and transferring training and training principles
• Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex problems
• Skilled in Basic Computer and related software applications
• Skilled in Reading and comprehending training documents
• Skilled in and the Ability to perform physical work during extreme conditions for the entire workday and beyond into extended hours if necessary if job duties require.
• Ability to work independently and individually and exercise independent judgment and initiative while working work under supervision and following directions and work orders
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in written and through the spoken word.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Ability to visually identify colors independent of each other
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task

Physical Demands

Fingering (fine dexterity)

F

Lifting/Carrying

Other:

Handling (grasping, holding)

F

Under 10 lbs

F

Use of headset

N

Repetitive Motion

F

11-20 lbs

F

Ability to identify colors independent of another

C

Reaching

C

21-50 lbs

F

Climb

F

51-100 lbs

F

Crawl

F

Over 100 lbs

O

Extended Periods of Sitting

F

Kneel

F

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

F

Under 10 lbs

F

Speaking Clearly to be understood on the radio, telephone & hearing a response

F

Sit

C

11-20 lbs

F

Stand

F

21-50 lbs

F

Bend

F

51-100 lbs

F

Ability to climb at extended heights

F

Walk

C

Over 100 lbs

O

Legend: N = Never; R = Rarely; O = Occasional (1% - 33%); F = Frequent (34% - 66%); C = Constant (over 66%)

Working Conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor working position, requiring incumbents to travel from office to worksite via company vehicle.
• Requires constant indoor and outdoor work with potential for extreme outdoor temperatures
• Potential to work outside regular working hours
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, intense noises, environmental disturbances, workspace restrictions, and travel.
• Position will be scheduled for 'On-Call' Rotation requiring weekend and holiday work
• Reside no farther than 30 minutes (max) driving from the main office location.

Additional Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs.

All employees should demonstrate the behaviors of the Code of Ethics and the CDE Lightband Mission & Vision in pursuit of their job duties.

EEO Compliant. TN Drug-Free Workplace. E-Verify & i9 Participant. Equal Opportunity Employer.