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NULN33/NULN23-Overhead Transmission Apprentice Lineperson

This position assists with building, maintaining, and repairing overhear transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Foreperson, General Foreperson, Project Manager, and Supervisor. A willingness to travel is a must.

Job Type:  Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive/Hourly

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the installation, connection, and rigging in a high-voltage environment.
• Erect, frame, and replaces poles.
• Proper and safe operation of aerial trucks, digger derricks, and associated equipment.
• Assists in the construction of transmission and substation facilities.
• Works on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69 kV to 500kV.
• Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to climb wood poles, steel poles, and lattice steel towers without the assistance of a Boom or Bucket Truck.
• Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
• Able to drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew 

Education & Experience

• Experience with digger derricks and bucket trucks is required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• CDL highly Preferred but not required. 
• Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works with energized parts or equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.
• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.