Apprentice Lineworker

KAYSVILLE CITY Employment Opportunity Position: Apprentice Lineworker Department: Power Pay Range: $32.92 to $38.26 - based on Apprentice year Apprentice I: $32.92, Apprentice II: $34.70, Apprentice III: $36.48, Apprentice IV: $38.26 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Open Date: 02/17/22 Closing Date: Open Until Position is Filled - First review of applications 03/04/22 POSITION SUMMARY Under close supervision of a Line Supervisor, works as a team member with the Journey Lineworker in the installation, repair and maintenance of all power transmission lines, transformers, and related equipment in order to provide continuous electric power to City residents and businesses. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, additional tasks may be assigned as needed. Works as an assistant to the Journey Lineworker in installing, and replacing overhead transmission and distribution lines; transports poles on truck, digs holes with gas powered auger and hand tools; sets poles and secures pole grounds and wire supports. Works as a crew member to install, maintain, or repair pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and insulators using hand tools; climbs poles to install or replace broken or defective wires and hardware; secures new wires to cross arm insulators and splices wires to adjoining sections of line to complete circuit. Assists Journey Lineworker in laying underground power lines, installing secondary pedestals, and constructing transformer pads; makes necessary connections and installs transformers, high voltage terminations or other necessary equipment on cables. Assists in handling emergency calls such as power line failures, lines down, and other emergencies which may arise, will be required to wear a pager/phone and be available for call out at any time of day, year round, regardless of weather conditions. Installs service lines to customers and connects meters to lines; tests and calibrates meters as needed. Services street light system; operates aerial lift to replace lights and defective parts; trims and/or removes tree limbs that interfere with transmission lines; installs Christmas decorations and special electrical connections as needed. Inspects power system for faulty operation; makes necessary repair and resets circuit breakers. Maintains trucks and equipment, changes oil, greases, cleans and insures proper maintenance of personal safety gear. Learns to perform all duties of Journey Lineworker and assists as a line crew member as needed. Performs municipal duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: The equivalence of a high school education AND One (1) year of experience as a skilled ground worker or certified in Electric Power Technology and/or equivalent training. AND Participation in an apprenticeship course approved by the State Apprenticeship Council KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES Some knowledge of the principles of electrical distribution systems, working knowledge of safety principles related to handling regular and high voltage distribution systems. Ability to use equipment and tools used in maintenance and construction of power line distribution systems; ability to climb poles and handle high voltage equipment; ability to establish working relationships with other crew members, supervisor, and the public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform heavy manual labor; learn procedures, equipment and materials used in electric distribution and transmission line repair and ability to make simple mathematical computations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have valid Commercial Driver's License Registration with the Utah State Apprenticeship Council TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Boom truck/aerial lift, brush chipper, derrick truck with digger, trencher, back hoe, block and tackle, cable hoists, climbing gear, electric drills and saws, and various hand tools used in regular and high voltage electric maintenance work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here 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 the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull or lift. Repetitive motion with hands, wrists and fingers. Outside working conditions: heat, cold, rain snow. Subject to high voltage electrical currents and heights Heavy work that includes moving/lifting objects up to 100 pounds or more. BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision benefits Paid Time Off (174 hours) and Holidays (12 days annually) HSA (up to $2400 HSA contribution annually, City paid) Life Insurance $50,000 and Long-term Disability Insurance, City provided Enrollment in Utah Retirement Systems Plan (URS) optional 401k/457 Tuition Reimbursement plan Vasa Membership, City provided Wellness Plan - paid up to 2 hrs. per week for exercise Paid Parental Leave Fully paid cell phone plan, City provided IPhone or Android - discounted prices on new cell phones. Training and growth opportunities APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are required to complete Kaysville City's online job application at www.kaysvillecity.com. Questions about the position or the application process? Contact the Kaysville City Human Resources Dept. at (801) 546-1235 or HR@Kaysville.gov. Kaysville City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status. NOTE: Kaysville City employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check and/or general reference check. Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.