Lineworker - SWLP (Advanced Apprentice or Higher)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs, removes and maintains electrical lines, equipment and fiber optic cable by efficient and safe operation of various pieces of heavy equipment and specialized tools.
• Coordinates line work activities with various departments, contractors and the general public.
• Restores electrical service by trouble shooting electrical lines and equipment.
• Minimizes outage duration by effectively diagnosing problems and planning/implementing restoration activities.
• During the normal work day, occasionally works without direct supervision.
• May be the first to respond to trouble calls or outages, requiring development of appropriate response and safe guarding of the public.
• Required to work effectively and courteously with and around the public at all times regardless of conditions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• External candidates must complete vocational line training program or equivalent.
• Internal candidates must complete pre requisite requirements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Journey Level - Over 4 years of job-related experience as a lineworker.
• Advanced Apprentice - Over 2 years of job-related experience as a lineworker.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• External candidates must have a valid CDL license.
• Internal candidates must have passed the written portion of the CDL and must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate commercial driver's license.
• This position is subject to a residency requirement of 40 minutes driving time of the reporting site.  
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.