Electric Distribution Line Worker Apprentice

Reports to: Linecrew Supervisor

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing a variety of functions relating to construction and maintenance of an electrical distribution system.

Essential Duties

- Assist in construction, maintenance and repair power lines for street lighting, power and light distribution and other purposes.

- Assist in installation of poles, cross arms, streetlights, wires, transformers, and regulators.

- Use ropes, blocks, shovels, wrenches, rulers, pliers, connectors, chain saws, hammers, pike poles, and related tools and equipment associated with Line Worker trade.

- Assist in making service connections, hanging transformers, running service lines, digging holes for poles and anchors.

- Operate all necessary equipment in the operation, maintenance and construction in an electrical distribution system; including drills, generators, deadman and override switch along with various hand tools.

- Install various street lighting fixtures.

- Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Working knowledge of the tools, materials and methods used in line construction and maintenance work.

- Ability and willingness to learn a wide variety of skilled tasks required in line construction and maintenance work.

- Ability and willingness to acquire skill in climbing poles and working at moderate heights with wires energized at high voltages.

- Ability to learn electrical theory and practice.

- Residency within 20 miles of municipal boundary.

- Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents – 4, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation - 3).

- Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior pole climbing.

- Knowledge of HBPW service territory.

- Valid CDL or the ability to receive within 60 days of placement.

Certification Requirements

- Must be able to actively participate in and complete an apprenticeship program recognized by the US Department of Labor.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

- Ability to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to climb vertical ladders and poles up to 50 feet.

- Ability to hear vocal instructions from 45 feet in the air.

- Ability to visually monitor overhead work.

- Must be able to extend, twist and pull.

- Work includes proximity to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment.

- Work includes frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions.

Employment will be contingent upon favorable results of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening. Given our safety-sensitive industry, our workplace is alcohol and drug free (including marijuana and THC items).

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.