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Apprentice Lineman

Floresville Electric Light and Power System
$27 - $38 an hour
Floresville, Texas
Full time
3 weeks ago

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide reliable power to customers while maintaining a safe environment for employees and consumers. This is accomplished by maintaining FELPS substations and distribution system; participating in tailboard meetings; viewing safety procedures and potential hazards before performing jobs; utilizing a computerized work order management system; operating equipment as needed; calculating line sag; calculating loads for transformers and fuse size; switching operations for loop feed URD system; trimming trees; connecting and disconnecting electric meters; building meter loops; setting poles; meeting with customers as needed; being available for on-call troubleshooting; and assisting Line Foreman and Distribution Manager as needed. Additional other duties may be assigned, based on organizational need.

Essential Functions

The Apprentice Lineman will frame both wooden and steel poles, install overhead and underground transformers, install cut-out combination switches and fuses, connect service to the transformer and provide necessary voltage. Other duties include installation, tying off and energizing of primary voltage conductor (overhead and underground) as well as installation of secondary voltage conductor (overhead and underground), attaching to customer transformer and customer connection, energizing and verifying voltage. Apprentice Lineman must have strong communication and excellent safety skills. Complete all required task for each level of certified apprentice program.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Knowledge of electric distribution system principles and design

· Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite, electric line design software and work order management system

· Three years of electric distribution construction experience preferred

· Demonstrated planning and organizational skills

· Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skills

· Ability to maintain composure and commitment to work during periods of heavy workload and willing to work extra hours whenever needed

· Completed training classes to include basics of electricity and CPR/First Aid certification

· Mastery of items listed in Appendix A preferred

· Valid Texas CDL driver’s license (or obtained within 90 days of employment) with acceptable driving record

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The employee will be required to work primarily in an outdoor setting with occasional indoor work to be performed. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 100 pounds, fine dexterity, foot controls (driving), vision, hearing, and talking. Working conditions may involve extended time in variable or adverse weather conditions as well as exposure to vehicle traffic, general construction hazards, heavy equipment and open trenches when on job sites. Post job offer physical, driving record, background check and drug screen required.

APPENDIX A

The Apprentice Lineman shall:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.04 - $38.88 per hour

Benefits:

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Willingness to travel:

Work Location: In person

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