Apprentice Lineperson - North

Apprentice Lineperson – North District

Job Title: Apprentice Lineperson

Salary Grade/Level: I & II-5, III & IV-8

Department: Operations

Reports To: Crew Chief or as assigned

Date: 12/30/2010

Revised: 08/31/2022. 07/13/2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Serves as an apprentice to a lineman by constructing, replacing, and maintaining electric distribution lines, structures, and equipment. Actively engages in apprentice program acquiring First Class lineman qualification and skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The employee will be working during inclement/extreme weather conditions – heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, high winds, day, and night. The employee will be exposed to energized electrical lines, operate heavy equipment, and be exposed to loud noise.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to walk or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

AAP/EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason.

This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned

Signatures

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager____________________________________________________

HR_________________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee__________________________________ Date_____________

NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies

Core Competencies

The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise.

Business Acumen

Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one's own job performance

Cooperative Principles and Practices

Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model

Industry Principles and Concepts

Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry

Business Fundamentals

Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice

Technical Credibility

Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility

Political Savvy

Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics

Resource Management

Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals

Service and Community Orientation

Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders

Technology Management

Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals

Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance

Accountability and Dependability

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

Business Etiquette

Maintains a professional presence in business settings

Ethics and Integrity

Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner

Safety Focus

Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices

Self-Management

Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals

Self-Awareness / Continual Learning

Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement

Interactions with Others

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect

Collaboration/Engagement

Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect

Communication

Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner

Cooperation and Teamwork

Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals

Diversity Awareness

Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences

Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions

Initiative

Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions

Innovation/Creativity

Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches

Resourceful/Achievement Oriented

Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results

Flexibility

Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES

Deals with technical operation, design and utilization of the electric power system and the myriad of connected devices and systems.

Engineering Practice

Applies engineering principles and practices

Mathematics and Science

Applies scientific knowledge, logic and calculations to planning, design, and solving practical problems

Computation, Measurement, Estimation, and Application

Natural Science

Engineering Science

Technical Breadth and Depth

Professional Ethics

Displaying strong engineering ethics by evaluating and applying the merits, risks, and social concerns of activities in engineering

Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies)

Conflicts of interest

Legal and Public Policy Considerations

Complies with federal, and international laws and regulations that impact engineering

Agreements and contract law

Professional liability

Public protection issues (e.g., licensing boards)

Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents)

Private, industrial and public engineering practices

Applicable construction and manufacturing laws, regulations, standards and codes (e.g. OSHA regulations, MSHA mining regulations, Fire code of the National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Code, International Building Code, etc.)

National, state, local, and global requirements

Plans, specifications, and construction contract provisions

Planning and Design

Devises a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

Tools and Technology

Selecting, utilizing and maintaining tools and technologies to facilitate engineering tasks.

Data Analytics

Electronic and mechanical measuring and monitoring

Electronic Communication, Telemetry, and Control

Engineering Economics/Project Management

Applies economics, analysis and project management to engineering projects

Engineering Economics and Analyses (capital budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, time value of money, discounted cash flows; depreciation and taxes)

Accounting (financial statements and overhead cost allocation - Net income statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet)

Risk, Reliability and Uncertainty

Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential adverse outcomes.

Testing requirements and procedures, Capabilities and limitations of test

Uncertainty analysis

Computer modeling (e.g. load flow analysis)

Uncertainty and contingency analysis

Safety precautions and standards

System Planning

Integrates plans systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of system outputs.

Area load forecasting

Planning parameters

Construction estimation

Alternative analysis

Project prioritization

Design Engineering

Devises a system, component, or process that ensures that all likely aspects of a project or system are considered, and integrated into a whole.

Operating Parameters; Schematics and diagrams

Physical dimensions

Reliability requirements

External surface treatment

Design life

External Marking; Signage

“Design for X” (design within constraints)

Intellectual property

Contract Management

Material and Resource Management

Design, control and integration of systems

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Ensures product meets quality standards.

Corrective and preventive actions

Improving quality

Quality Assurance and Audits

Statistical process control methods

Operations and Maintenance

The setup, operation, control, maintenance and improvement of power delivery systems.

Construction Equipment and Methods

Implements construction methods and tools specific to Transmission and Distribution plants.

Field Inspections

Construction Consultation

Resource Coordination

Maintenance, Installation, and Repair

Maintains and optimizes maintenance schedules, processes, asset management plans, etc.

Maintenance planning

Asset management plans

Data and Analytics for Determination of Issues

Repair procedures