LINE SERVICES INTERN

Description/Job Summary

PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

To assist and learn to provide maximum service to the members and Cooperative by efficiently providing a wide range of support to the Line Services functions.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Journeyman, Foreman, or Manager of Line Services, as assigned.
• Directs - none, unless otherwise assigned
• Cooperates or coordinates with all persons both within and outside the Cooperative as deemed necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

This position shall serve primarily as a groundman, helper, and learner. All safety sensitive functions will be limited and closely supervised.

This is a part time and temporary type position. Requires completion or work toward completion of a lineman training school or program.

Requires ability and willingness to:

• Work safely and comply with all rules, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Learn to operate and care for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Learn to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.
• Use stairs and ladders.
• Work in a wide variety of positions and postures including but not limited to overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Work in a wide variety of environmental conditions including heat, cold, rain, etc.
• With training and under supervision, work aloft, including but not limited to aerial lifts, ladders, and climbing poles.
• Learn to efficiently operate two-way radio equipment, mobile devices, and other technology as assigned.
• Assist in completing neat paperwork and maintain organized workspaces as assigned.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and focus.
• Learn to inspect, install, and maintain outdoor lights.
• Learn about various meter work including delinquent disconnects and reconnects.
• Learn to inspect various equipment and components to ensure work can be completed safely and within qualifications.
• Learn about line construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Learn about and assists with power restoration efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.