Apprentice Lineman

Job Description

Job Description

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is Missouri's largest electric distribution cooperative, located in Troy, Missouri. Our team is driven by an outstanding culture, a strategic and engaged workforce, and a community minded cooperative that lives our values of safety, integrity, and accountability in everything we do.

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the assigned Crew Chief, the Apprentice Lineman will specialize in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems.

The role demands a combination of technical proficiency, teamwork, and commitment to safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs all necessary activities in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines while maintaining and enforcing compliance with safety standards and workmanship.
• Safely assists in loading wire and material and getting the truck and equipment ready for daily work assignment.
• Keep up to date with the latest safety requirements as per policy. Ensure these rules are followed in the daily assignments and on trouble calls.

Must be able to recognize the considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects.

• Understands and correctly utilizes all safety and protective equipment.
• Reports all hazardous and unsafe conditions to the proper authority as soon as possible and attempts are made to correct the issue.
• Possess the ability to climb poles when needed, set and disconnect meters, cutting / trimming right-of-way line for clearance, and operating equipment used on job as necessary, in a safe manner.
• Maintains valid certification in CPR and First Aid, as well as a Commercial Driving License.
• Preserves, promotes and takes an active role in following all Safety Rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative and the position.

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Accredited Line School Program.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

The job duties of an Apprentice Linemen require lifting more than 75 pounds from floor to waist and waist to overhead, carrying in excess of 75 pounds with both hands, and pushing / pulling in excess of 100 pounds of exertional force.

Job duties of the Apprentice Linemen require sustained, awkward positions / postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck, reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead.

Additional requirements of the Apprentice Linemen position include forceful grip and pinch, manipulation of small objects, balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities, manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures.

Ascending and descending poles, operating heavy machinery, including but not limited to bucket trucks, digger trucks, and other machines necessary to execute the duties of the position.

Must have the ability to talk, hear, use close vision and to adjust focus.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to rapidly assess changing working conditions for safety. Ability to analyze and solve problems as they are presented.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form. Ability to safely work at elevated heights. Ability to distinguish colors to identify circuits and color-coded electrical connectors.

Ability to prioritize work assignments. Ability to analyze voltage recordings, charts, and electric trouble reports to make recommendations on replacing or upgrading equipment.

Ability to safely determine the equipment, tools, materials and labor needed to complete assigned projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is performed outdoors in different weather conditions including rain, snow, extreme heat or cold, and darkness. The position of a linemen requires work be completed at great heights, either climbing poles and towers or using elevated buckets on trucks.

Per Department of Transportation regulations and the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the position of Apprentice Lineman, this position is classified as Safety Sensitive.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.