Apprentice Line Technician

Job Purpose: This is an entry level, relatively inexperienced apprentice position in a craft area job ladder with advancement to journeymen level work. This employee will be learning all aspects of construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution systems through 35kv. Work is performed on de-energized systems until advancement in the journeyman job ladder to Line Technician III is accomplished.

Primary Functions Participate in an intense training program, which consists of most facets of electrical line work, both overhead and underground; this training program will include, but is not limited to, climbing of, distribution, and other structures as designated by the supervisor; Participate in classroom studies, visual and audio programs, practical applications and other exercises as designated by the supervisor; Prepare materials and assist in construction of overhead lines, setting/climbing poles, installing overhead transformers and wires and assembling various components at elevated heights; Prepare materials and assist in construction of underground lines; setting pad-mounted and below grade transformers, installing cable and conductors and assembling various components in enclosed (below grade) spaces; Operate all manner of bucket trucks, boom trucks, line trucks, hydraulic equipment and mechanical tools/devices associated with utility line work; Perform other duties as assigned.