• Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.
• Assist line crews, utilizing Lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct transmission lines.
• Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and ability to advance to Line Worker 1/C through progression process.
• Be physically able bodied and must be able to operate safely all Company vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Must be able to bend, lift and shovel dirt around poles.
• Successful completion of pre-lineworker qualifying Company programs.
• Must have and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving of off hours operations. Also, must obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements to operate all applicable Company equipment, pass DOT physical and system hoisting certificate.
• Will be required to accept trouble shooters positions, including alternates, when qualified
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone
NOTE: Final awarding of the jobs is contingent upon the applicants' successful completion of "Pre-Overhead Line School" and the Field Assessment Test.
