Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground transmission lines. Performs site preparation tasks, including digging holes or trenches, installing anchors, climbing poles, and using equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, and dump trucks. Being a Lineman installs wire and cable. Follows all safety regulations and procedures. Additionally, Lineman work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a valid Driver's License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Lineman works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Lineman typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 70,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio.
As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price.
We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment.
At The Energy Cooperative, we take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best.
Here’s a glimpse of the programs we offer our employees :
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
We are currently looking to fill the position of Apprentice Lineman based at our Utica, OH Service Center. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that serves as an apprentice to a lineman.
An individual in this position will complete the Ohio Electric Cooperative COLT Power Lineworker Certification Program apprentice program.
The program typically takes between 4 to 5 years to complete based on scheduling. The program consists of 8,000 on-the-job training hours in addition to twelve weeks, 600 hours of related technical instructional training at an off-site facility.
Nature and Scope of Position (Essential Duties and Responsibilities) :
The program consists of 8,000 on-the-job training hours in addition to twelve weeks, 600 hours of related technical instructional training at an off-site facility.
During the twelve-week off-site program an individual will learn and perform job tasks in the areas associated with the following :
Metering connections and meter base checking and documentation.
Work to make emergency repairs or routine changes.
Phase out parallel lines at open points, both overhead and underground
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience and Education : High school diploma. A basic understanding of the Cooperative’s electrical system. Proficient mathematical and analytical thinking skills and application required.
Good reading, comprehension and study skills are required. Working knowledge of safety standards and operating procedures, and practical theory in all phases of power line installation and maintenance.
Successful completion of physical skills and aptitude assessments and testing required.
Certificates, Licenses and Training : Must possess and maintain a valid state of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and good driving record.
Must obtain and maintain a current first-aid and CPR training card. Ability to attend meetings and / or training seminars when requested which may involve overnight stay is required.
Must demonstrate initiative and judgment in decision-making and display sufficient job knowledge and skill to successfully complete any necessary physical skill and aptitude testing associated with apprentice program.
Must possess hazard recognition skills related to the job that exist in the form of falls, electrical shock, electrical flash, falling objects and traffic.
Must be familiar with the use of personnel protective clothing and safety equipment. Must possess the adaptability to accept responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity or to perform under stress, when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations;
or in situations in which working speed or sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. This person must be available to attend the twelve weeks, 600 hours of related technical instructional training at an off-site facility based on the availability of the training dates as set by COLT Program.
This training requires travel to the training facility overnight for a week at time.
Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job, an Employee would regularly walk, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, stoop, lift, use hand tools, operate other tools and power equipment and drive a Company truck.
Successful performance requires ability to climb poles, work in elevated locations, maintain sufficient strength to lift heavy objects, and the ability to successfully work in adverse weather conditions.
This position is subject to pre-employment physical and substance abuse testing and may be subject to random testing in accordance with the Cooperative’s substance abuse policy.
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Last updated : 2024-06-07