Apprentice Lineman

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Colorado driver's license. Must have basic math skills, computer skills, and legible handwriting. Mechanical aptitude preferred. Greater consideration will be afforded to applicants who have completed and electrical lineman vocational training program. Electrical utility or related experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. All Apprentice Linemen hired after September 1993 must reside within 30 miles of their assigned service area center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Delta-Montrose Electric Association reserves the right to change or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time.

In an efficient and professional manner, and in accordance with the DMEA/IBEW Labor Agreement and DMEA Accident Prevention Manual:

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position.

Performs other duties of a like or lesser grade that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Understands and applies the concept of providing quality electric services to DMEA customers and employees and agrees to maintain a continuing commitment to superior people-to-people service.

Requires the ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; work cooperatively; and work under stress to complete projects accurately within reasonable deadlines.

This is an entry-level position; however, it is understood that this position entails a great deal of learning and aptitude for this field is required. Holding the position of Groundman for six months is a prerequisite to be met by the Apprentice Lineman candidate prior to being accepted into the Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program. The Apprentice Lineman candidate's job performance will be evaluated throughout the six-month preliminary training period while the Apprentice Lineman candidate is a Groundman. The joint Lineman Apprentice Committee will accept the Apprentice Lineman candidate into the Apprenticeship program based on the skills and abilities of said candidate as evaluated during the six-month period. After acceptance into the Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program, the Apprentice Lineman's performance will continue to be evaluated throughout the progression of the apprenticeship.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thirty percent (30%) of the time is spent standing, thirty percent (30%) sitting, and forty percent (40%) walking. Will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 50 pounds is necessary when moving equipment from vehicle to work site. It may be necessary to push and pull approximately 150 pounds when doing pole work or moving a transformer.

Operating controls is done constantly while sitting in a vehicle driving and operating machinery. Climbing poles or ladders using feet, legs, hands, and arms is done frequently.

Balancing is done constantly while walking and standing on rough and uneven terrain. Occasionally must stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Reaching and handling are done frequently. Finger dexterity and the ability to feel are occasionally necessary while assisting in constructing or repairing lines and equipment. Talking in order to exchange ideas over a two-way radio, phone and to communicate with other employees, contractors and customers, and customers both in office and outdoor settings, is done frequently. Constantly required to hear radio transmissions. Must also be able to hear faint arcing sounds or transformer humming to quickly determine how something is working.

Occasionally will need to see "near" while working on lines. It is constantly necessary to see "far" while driving, patrolling lines or constructing lines. Depth perception and color vision is essential while driving. While constructing poles and lines, depth perception and field of vision are constantly necessary.

The job may occasionally require persuasiveness, analytic ability, auditory and tactile discrimination. Due to the possible danger in this position, it is extremely important to always be alert, precise, and patient. Must exercise ingenuity while working under adverse weather conditions. Must have problem solving abilities, spatial perception, speaking ability, memory, creativity, concentration, judgment, initiative, reasoning, imagination and visual discrimination. Must be flexible and a team player.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Seventy-five percent (75%) of the work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Work is frequently performed under hazard conditions such as adverse weather, dust in the air or exposure to sunlight or toxic chemicals. Noise level is frequently 100-120 decibels. Explosives are used occasionally. Various mechanical and electrical hazards are present. Employees holding this position are exposed when working on a pole, and danger of electrical burns is a constant hazard.

Frequent transportation by company vehicle is required. Occasional travel by company vehicle or commercial means may be required.