Journey Lineworker Apprentice

Job Description

Journey Lineworker Apprentice (561)

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent with two years of mathematics with passing grades and a minimum C overall grade-average

License

Possession at all times an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required.

Typical Tasks

In a training capacity learns the electrical journey lineworker trade by performing progressively more difficult and technical duties in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution lines (overhead and underground)

Climbs (power poles) wooden poles (stepped and un-stepped)
Assists other employees setting and guying poles
Pulls cables, wires and other conductors
Assists other crew members in constructing underground conduit systems, including installation of manholes, vaults, pull boxes
Assists in pulling and splicing non-lead underground high voltage and service conductors
Does related work as required

When properly trained:

Performs basic line duties on poles, structures and in manholes
Splices and strings wire
Installs cross arms
Hangs and connects transformers and cutouts
Assists in repair of lines during emergencies
Assists in racking cables in manholes
Assists in setting pad mount transformers and switches
Assists in making up elbows and splices
Does related work as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Some knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment and materials employed in overhead and underground line construction work
Some knowledge of elementary principles of electricity and mathematics
Good ability to demonstrate mechanical and electrical aptitude
Good ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
Demonstrated ability to work at a considerable height above the ground
Ability to learn and employ good safety practices for people and equipment around high voltage lines, wires and cables
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
Ability to identify color and materials normally encountered in the course of work
Ability to work in a team based environment and achieve common goals
Ability to establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public
Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines

Supervision Received

Works under the direct supervision of:

Electric Superintendent
Field Foreperson
Line Crew Foreman/Forewoman
Line Crew Leader
Lineman/Linewoman
or other supervisor/manager as assigned

Supervision Exercised

May supervise employees of lower classifications after completion of two yearsof Apprenticeship training.

Other Requirements

The Journey Lineworker Apprentice classification is a probationary only classification
Applicants must have normal color vision at time of appointment
Applicants must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment
Manual dexterity is required for this position
Incumbents will be required to work unusual hours and on weekends in emergency and prearranged situations
Incumbents will be required to work on and around energized, high-voltage electric facilities
Incumbent will be required to attend, on their own time, Journey Lineworker Apprentice school, which may be located outside the City of Santa Clara
Incumbents in this classification will be required to have both satisfactory grades and satisfactory attendance in the off-duty courses of education as may be specified by the City

Approved May 2007