Apprentice / Lineman / Journeyman

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation

Apprentice Lineman

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Jackson EMC has a high interest in priority referrals of protected veterans for our job openings.Jackson EMC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

POSITION OBJECTIVES : To ensure optimum results in providing prompt, efficient, reliable and courteous service on construction, operation and maintenance requirements of this position which will achieve the objectives of the Cooperative and the department or district to which assigned; to communicate and promote teamwork and cooperation in accordance with the Cooperative's mission, vision and values.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS :

Reports to : Line Foreman or other assigned Supervisor

Directs : None.

Internal : Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position, achieving the results expected and encouraging throughout the organization the concepts of teamwork and cooperative spirit.

External : Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member / consumers, the general public,

and other external contacts to assure positive results.

This position requires medium work; visual acuity in mobile equipment operations with inspection; repetitive motions, hearing, talking, feeling, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, reaching, crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, climbing; and is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions in extreme heat or cold with noise, vibrations, and / or hazards.

The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document.

Residency : This position requires a residency within a twenty five (25) mile radius of the Office of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Learns the basics of transformer installation and operation. Learns the characteristics of three phase line operation.
• Learns to install, move, or removes transformers, security lights, secondaries, service drops, circuit breakers, poles, conductors, capacitors, regulators, reclosers, and / or any other line equipment under direct supervision and when assigned.
• Learns to install or remove instrument transformers, recording or indicating meters of all types, and learns to make load and voltage tests under direct supervision and when assigned.
• Learns to patrol distribution lines; learns to operate and maintain related equipment; learns distribution switching, sectionalizing and fusing when assigned.
• Sees that assigned trucks, tools, and working equipment are properly used and kept in good working order and that any required repairs are promptly reported to the Line Foreman or assigned Supervisor.
• Learns submission guidelines for time, mileage, and gas tickets, material charge-outs and credit-ins, and any other clerical forms or other required procedural work.
• Learns to read and interpret staking sheets; learns all RUS specifications and line construction assemblies; learns the National Electrical Safety Code and applicable portions of the National Electric Code and any other specifications or instructional material the Cooperative may incorporate on line construction.
• Operates automotive and construction equipment when assigned; complies with all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and safe practices when operating assigned vehicle; at all times looks out for the safety of the vehicle, occupants and loads.
• Learns modern methods to be able to perform first aid, artificial respiration and pole top rescue / resuscitation.
• Studies the Cooperative's electrical and mechanical tagging rules and other numbering systems. Studies layout and characteristics of electrical distribution lines in the district or area to which assigned.
• Performs on-call duty assignments as a condition of employment when scheduled and required to maintain continuity of service after regular working hours on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays observed by the Cooperative.
• Is available after hours to assist with power restoration and other essential customer service tasks as needed to maintain continuity of service to customers.
• Receives communications and directives, verbally confirms full understanding, and keeps Line Foreman and or other assigned supervisor informed of important information concerning the work performed.
• Studies lineman manuals and other instructional guidelines to complete requirements outlined in the specifications for this position.
• Is familiar with and follows the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety Manual .
• Keeps informed of all Cooperative policies and procedures and attends and participates in all required safety meetings scheduled by the Cooperative.
• Participates in annual meeting as required or directed.
• Performs other related work of this or any other classification requiring equal or lesser skill when assigned by the Line Foreman or other supervisor.

GRADE : CTC-6 / 8

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

EDUCATION : Require High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer an Electrical Lineworker Certificate from an accredited technical college. Must possess or obtain a CDL Learner's Permit within the first 6 months in the position, keep the learner's permit for at least 6 months, and obtain a CDL within one year from the date of hire in the position.

EXPERIENCE : Prefer a minimum of six (6) months of progressive experience in electric system line construction, operations, and maintenance in a line crew and Lineman Helper or Ground man-type activities with periodic line work assignments that demonstrate pole climbing interests and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE : Require being in the process of learning the principles and practices utilized in line construction, service, operation, and maintenance of an electric distribution system. Knowledge requirements of basic electricity and transformers equivalent to that contained in the courses accepted by the industry will be met with evidence of successful completion of such courses. Requires learning and becoming familiar with the operations, maintenance, and repair of switching and sectionalizing equipment. Requires learning and becoming familiar with the installation of transformers, wiring of transformers, transformer banks, regulators, capacitors, and other distribution equipment. Requires becoming familiar with all hazards and shall conduct his / her work in a safe manner, observing all safety rules. Requires learning and becoming familiar with RUS specifications, National Electric Code, and National Electric Safety Code. Require a willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his / her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.

SKILLS : Require effective leadership skills, excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work in a team environment. Require demonstrated interest and ability to learn and progress in training to perform line work and be systematically applying him / herself to the development of abilities and skills required in Lineman activities of an electric distribution system. Require the ability to conduct him / herself in a courteous manner and gain the respect of fellow Employees and Cooperative members when work assignments result in contact. Require the availability to assist with power restoration and other essential customer service tasks as needed to maintain continuity of service to customers.