Journeyworker Lineworker

Paulding Putnam is looking for a lineworker/journeyworker to perform diverse work erecting, repairing and operating distribution facilities. Works on energized lines,

structures and equipment involving electricity distribution. Assist in all types of work in the installation, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical facilities as follows:

- The employee must have obtained a class “A” CDL.

- Must have successfully completed an approved Apprentice Lineman Training Program.

- May perform all types of work unsupervised.

Core Competencies:

Work effectively as an employee of Paulding-Putnam and maintain good job behavior.

- Must be supportive of Cooperative business concepts and principals.

- Must be of high integrity, dependable and professional.

- Punctual and conscientious about work hours and perform overtime when requested. Communicate with supervisor when unable to work at the appointed time.

- Accept responsibility for the duties of your position. Work diligently toward complete accurate work assignments.

- Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the duties of the position. Attend meetings and seminars as directed.

- Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective ways of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

- Review and abide by established policies and procedures of the Cooperative.

- Must have a high regard for the safety of themselves and others. Promote safety in every activity and attend scheduled safety meetings as directed. Become familiar with and abide by the PPEC safety rules and procedures.

- Must have the desire to work as part of a team and contribute to the high morale in the organization. Promote teamwork through communication and cooperation. Treat co-workers in a professional manner and consider the opinions and personal needs of others. Accept and adapt positively to changes in your position and within the Cooperative. Develop a commitment to accept ongoing change.

- Be a positive influence within and outside the Cooperative.

- Support the Cooperative’s mission by staying current with information to cultivate and positively project

the Cooperative’s philosophy.

Job Responsibilities:

Within the limits of established policies, procedures and budgets, assumes responsibility and has commensurate authority as delegated by Line Supervisor for the following functions:

- Performs tasks as assigned associated with construction, operation, maintenance, and service of electrical facilities in accordance with Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s safety rules, regulations, and practices, along with reporting any unsafe conditions and practices.

- Performs diverse work erecting, repairing and operating distribution and transmission facilities. Works on energized lines, structures and equipment involving electricity distribution.

- Exercises professional conduct in dealing with the members, other employees, and general public.

- Assists with the objective of achieving safety accreditation by maintaining a safe and clean work environment, adhering to safety policies, procedures, and government regulations, assisting as needed and directed to keep the warehouse/material storage areas and vehicles neat and clean at all times and completing all required documentation in a timely manner.

- Provides support during major outages as directed.

- Identification of materials, tools, and equipment.

- Promote an environment that encourages team building by assisting other employees with the completion of their responsibilities.

- First-aid and CPR training.

- Perform bucket and pole top rescue.

- Gather tools and supplies to be used at the work site.

- Familiar with the proper use, care and storage of hot line tools, rubber gloves, and all other protective equipment.

- Drive, maintain and stock vehicles.

- Operate company radio.

- Read maps, specification books and work orders.

- Respond to customer, regulatory or management inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

- Assist in the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and inspection of fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.

- Operate trucks pulling trailers, operate winch in handling poles and transformers, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.

- Read, connect, disconnect meters, and collect delinquent accounts.

- Patrol and inspect lines.

- Place warning signs to keep pedestrians and traffic warned when employees are working in the area.

- Flag traffic when working on a highway.

- Employee shall be available for on-call duty with a Journeyman Lineman.

- Digging of holes.

- Loading and unloading poles.

- Installation of anchor-guy assemblies.

- Trimming trees and cutting or spraying right-of-way.

- Report promptly for duty in the event of an emergency or outage.

- Coil and uncoil ropes. Insure proper care and storage. Tie various knots used in line work.

- Identify primary, secondary, street lighting, sub-transmission, telephone and CATV wires.

- Keep records as required.

- Ability to read, write, and understand sequential processes in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

- Qualification through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with DOT regulation and Paulding-Putnam Electric policies.

- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- High school or vocational school graduate or have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED), with emphasis and proficiency in the subject areas of science, mechanics, and mathematics.

- Must have successfully completed an approved Apprentice Lineman Training Program.

Additional Expectations:

- Must have the ability to write legibly and record accurately.

- Must possess the ability to communicate with employees, members, and the general public in a proper manner.

- Overtime may be expected with duration of up to 16 hours followed by an 8 hour rest period.

- This position is required to live within 20 miles or 30 minutes or be an active electric member of the cooperative to ensure reasonably short response times in after-hours outage situation.

- Maintain confidentiality regarding PPEC proprietary information and other department information. Overtime may be required to complete the duties as directed. Assistance will be expected during major outages.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

- This position is subject to adverse weather elements/hazards, and subject to work-related hazards while performing the job.

- Outside work with physical exertion requiring upper body strength and stamina.

- Must be physically able to function in the position.

- Must have strength in walking, sitting, and standing.

- Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.

- Must be able to climb and balance.

- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

- Must be able to reach and handle items.

- Must have good communication skills.

- Must have good sight, depth perception, and color vision.

- Must shovel dirt and work around noisy construction equipment.

- Must work in uneven terrain.

- Will frequently work near energized lines and equipment requiring safe work habits performed in accordance with established work procedures and specifications to avoid electric shock and injury.

- May be at risk from exposure to blood borne pathogens.