Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
Prepare reports and records.
Read and understand job drawings and maps and assist with Job Hazard Assessment.
Operate Company’s equipment.
Become familiar with new technology such as computers and tablets required to perform work.
Follow the Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.
B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
An Apprentice Lineman during the first three months in classification shall not work on circuits or equipment energized at more than 600 volts. They shall not be permitted to climb through or above ungrounded conductors or equipment rated at more than 600 volts even though such conductors are properly covered or spaced out of casual reach. This includes all transmission conductors.
1. During the second three months apprenticeship, the apprentice may be allowed to perform structure
inspections provided the following conditions are met
a) Energized primary circuits shall be properly covered and shall not be within casual reach.
b) Energized transmission circuits must have a phase spacing no less than fifteen feet.
c) Inspection does not require apprentices to cross from one pole in structure to another.
d) Structure maintenance is not required
2. During the last six months of apprenticeship, the apprentice is allowed to assist a qualified lineman in covering and working all voltages. The qualified lineman shall be on the pole, structure, work board, or in an aerial basket participating in the work if the voltage is above 600 volts. The apprentice may also be allowed to climb through or above properly covered primary distribution circuits for the purpose of structure inspections to assist a qualified lineman in hot stick work. The apprentice may be allowed to climb by or above energized transmission circuits for the purpose of structure inspections. The apprentice may also be allowed to assist a qualified lineman in doing such tasks as pole wrapping, static replacement, etc.
Note: Regardless of what step the apprentice may be in their classification, any assignment must first be discussed, and both the apprentice and their supervisor must be confident that it can be done safely. Line and equipment must be grounded to be considered de-energized.
3. Work towards the completion of 200, 300 and 400 level certification or accredited Lineman Trade certification.
4. Learn Company’s safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
5. Know the location of, and be able to operate, all the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil, and other fires.
6. Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
7. Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line construction tools and equipment
C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
2. Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
3. Be able to work at heights and close spaces
4. Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
2. Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
3. Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates
APPRENTICE 2ND STEP
A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Under Class 1 supervision, must be able to perform the less complicated tasks and assist in the installation and removal of electric meters, services and related equipment on customers' premises, connect and disconnect service at the pole, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution system, answer electric trouble calls to customers' premises, and be able to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:
Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of Apprentice 1st Step.
Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
Trim trees.
Refuse transformers and circuit breakers and check grounds.
Inspect meters and meter loops for irregularities.
Prepare records and reports.
Check customer's wiring for accidental ground.
Check installation for proper secondary ground.
Operate Company's trucks and automobiles.
Assist qualified serviceman, lineman, or others in working on energized conductors up to 34.5kV.
Handle and work from ladders.
Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Read meters, install and remove secondary meters and services.
Make secondary load and voltage checks, setting of recording meters and change charts.
Under Class 1 supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
Direct work of helpers when authorized.
Follow Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have worked and qualified, as an Apprentice 1st Step or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Completion of 400 level certification.
Know Company’s safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
Know the location of and be able to operate all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
Obtain/maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
Know Company’s electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
Have working knowledge of Company’s practices and standards.
Have a working knowledge of technology needed to perform job such as computers and current computer applications.
Have general knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
Be familiar with Company's rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations, Underwriters' National Electrical Code and any state or local regulations governing electrical wiring as pertains to service and meter installations.
Be able to read and understand simple wiring diagrams and blueprints.
Know Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
Accurately identify and record all changes to Company equipment according to Company requirements.
Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment, and diversion of current.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
Be able to work at heights and close spaces.
Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Possess all personal qualifications as an Apprentice 1st Step
Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates
APPRENTICE 3RD STEP
A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Under Class 1 and/or 2 supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to perform tasks of average difficulty involved in the installation and removal of electric meters, services and related equipment on customer's premises, connect and disconnect service at the pole, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution system, answer electric trouble calls to customer's premises, and be qualified to do related work as assigned and following prescribed routine and instructions as to methods and working details of average difficulty and importance, must be able to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned :
Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of Apprentice 2nd Step.
Use hot line tools.
May be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment, reclosers, etc.
Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock and prepare reports and records.
String, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads.
Assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
Assist in receiving blocks.
Work energized conductors on simple structures, up to and including 35.4kV.
Run services, install and remove all types of secondary meters and related equipment.
Replace fuse links in outdoor type cutouts, and transformers.
Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Assist qualified workman in the installation and removal of transformers on energized circuits.
Assist in load and voltage checks on distribution transformers.
Assist in checking phase sequence and rotations.
Read and check all types of meters
Give service and meter locations.
Follow the Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have worked, and qualified, as an Apprentice 2nd Step, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications.
Completion of 500 level certification.
Know Company’s safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Know Company’s electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
Know Company’s practices and standards including Customer Installation Standards.
Be able to read and understand simple wiring diagrams and blueprints.
Fully understand and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as equipment controls, computers, tablets and associated software.
Accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements.
Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment, and diversion of current.
Have working knowledge of Company's practices and standards.
Have elementary working knowledge of electrical fundamentals.
Be familiar with Company's rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations, National Electrical Code, and any state or local regulations governing electrical wiring as pertains to service and meter installations.
Have general knowledge of layout and characteristics of the distribution system in the area assigned.
Be able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
Be able to work at heights and close spaces.
Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Possess all personal qualifications as an Apprentice 2nd Step
APPRENTICE 4TH STEP
A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Under Class 2 supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution system, answer electric trouble calls to customers' premises, must be able to perform high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission, underground and distribution dead or energized conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:
1. Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of an Apprentice 3rd Step.
2. Use hot line tools.
3. Work on all types of conductors.
4. Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes, and install primary metering equipment.
5. Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment, etc.
6. Make underground and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installation of
potheads.
7. Install pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
8. Phase and check rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
9. Make field tests of distribution transformers.
10. Check for ground faults on circuits or equipment.
11. Direct work of assistants, instruct and train other employees.
12. Inspect power meters for correct potential, operation and reset demand attachments.
13. Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, small distribution substations, sectionalizing
equipment, etc.
14. Work on all types of energized conductors.
15. Check phases sequence and rotation.
16. Install and remove transformers on energized circuits.
17. Make minor line extension sketches.
18. Follow the Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.
B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must have worked and qualified, as an Apprentice 3rd Step, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications.
2. Completion of 600 level certification.
3. Know Company's safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be able to
render practical first aid on or off the ground.
4. Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
5. Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
6. Know Company’s electrical and mechanical tagging rules including Switchman certification.
7. Have thorough knowledge of layout and characteristics of distribution system and transmission lines in the area assigned.
8. Be able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
9. Fully understand and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as equipment controls, computers, tablets and associated software.
10. Accurately identify and record all changes to Company equipment, constructed jobs according to Company requirements.
11. Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
12. Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
13. Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment, and diversion of current.
14. Have working knowledge of Company's practices and standards.
15. Have a thorough practical knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
16. Be familiar with Company's rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations, National Electrical Code, and any state or local regulations governing electrical wiring.
17. Be able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints in connection with the distribution system, meters, switchboard equipment, relays, controls and also related Company equipment on customer's premises.
18. Be able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
2. Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
3. Be able to work at heights and close spaces.
4. Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Be capable of assuming leadership responsibilities.
Possess all the personal qualifications as an Apprentice 3rd Step
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