Apprentice Lineman I - PK

United Cooperative Services has an open position for an Apprentice Lineman I for our PK Lake Operations Department.  This non-exempt position starts at $27.63 per hour.

Candidate should have a stable, verifiable work history, must have a valid class A CDL with an acceptable MVR.

A pre-employment physical and drug screen is required.

This is a career job with progressive pay and an outstanding benefit package.

Must be able to meet the response time requirements.  Positions are open until filled.

United Cooperative Services is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  I.         POSITION SUMMARY Assists line crews in the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines.  Operates vehicles, performs groundwork, and keeps informed on and complies with all safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

II.        REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS            Reports to :

• District Foreman III.      MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Sets anchors, sets, aligns and frames poles according to REA qualifications as directed.
• Attends lineman on pole at all times.
• Helps load and unload poles, transformers and other items.
• Helps check material in and out of the warehouse.                     Assists in building line and facilities, as directed.  Helps account for all material used and returns it to the warehouse.                        Trims with pruning sticks and cuts trees as required.
• Sees that all material and tools are properly placed on vehicles and kept in an orderly manner.
• Reports the need for repairs on tools and vehicles.  Helps repair tools and equipment as necessary.                        Performs work to connect service to meter pole or building and reads meters when required.
• Helps set and remove meter loops, transformers, switches, regulators and other electrical apparatus.
• Observes hazards that exist or develop during operations, falling objects, dangerous positions of linemen on poles, poor footing, road traffic and warns crew of same.  Becomes familiar with protective equipment and its application.
• Adhere to encourage United safety policies and procedures and offer recommendations to your supervisor to enhance the cooperative’s safety culture.
• This position is one of active training.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.   They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.      The Groundman shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.

IV.       EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Member-Consumers :

General Public :

V.        POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Job Knowledge, Training and Education :

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