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Apprentice Lineperson

Summary

Title:	Apprentice Lineperson
ID:	2024-10
Department:	Operations
Location:	Edgefield

Description

Apprentice Lineperson – Edgefield District

Job Title: Apprentice Lineperson

Salary Grade/Level: I-5, II-6, III & IV-9

Department: Operations

Reports To: Crew Chief or as assigned

Date: 12/30/2010

Revised: 08/31/2022. 07/13/2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Serves as an apprentice to a lineman by constructing, replacing, and maintaining electric distribution lines, structures, and equipment. Actively engages in apprentice program acquiring First Class lineman qualification and skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Digging pole and anchor holes.
Setting and aligning pole and anchors.
Making up and installing all types of guys.
Stringing, sagging, and tying-in conductors of all sizes and types.
Installing and connecting transformers, fuse cutouts, arrestor, switches, oil circuit reclosers, and sectionalizers.
Framing and installing pole assemblies, on the ground or in the air, performing work in a trainee capacity in the construction, maintenance operations, and retirement of electric distribution system, all in accordance with RUS specifications.
Loading and unloading poles, transformers, and other material.
Assisting in splicing broken conductors, resagging broken lines, replacing damaged electrical apparatus and facilities, and performing other construction retirements, and operation and maintenance work, as required.
Patrolling lines when required, replacing defective equipment, tightening hardware and guys, and resagging secondary and services.
Installing underground primary and secondary cables
Installing and connecting underground transformers, switch gear, and secondary junctions.
Learning to perform first-aid and artificial respiration, and becoming familiar with pole-top rescue.
Staying alert for all hazards that exist in the form of falls, electric shock, electric flash, falling objects, and traffic.
Keeping familiar with the use of safety equipment and always follows all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Service work as required.
Progression at an acceptable pace through all four levels of apprenticeship.
Participates in safety and job training meetings.
Participates in Annual Meeting as required.
Is subject to on-call scheduling and over time as required.
Establishes and maintains contacts and relationships for the purpose of coordination and communication with internal customers, external customers, government agencies, and the general public as appropriate.
Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Ethical conduct
Oral and written communication skills
Self-motivation
Tact and Professionalism
Collaboration skills
Innovation
Accuracy

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The employee will be working during inclement/extreme weather conditions – heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, high winds, day, and night. The employee will be exposed to energized electrical lines, operate heavy equipment, and be exposed to loud noise.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to walk or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two-year technical degree with required specialized training (live-line school, underground and overhead school).
Knowledge of RUS construction specifications.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) / Ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
First Aid and CPR Certified.
Climber qualified and bucket rescue.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason.

This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned

Signatures
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Manager____________________________________________________

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NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies

Core Competencies The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise.
Business Acumen Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one’s own job performance	Cooperative Principles and Practices Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model
	Industry Principles and Concepts Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
	Business Fundamentals Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice
	Technical Credibility Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility
	Political Savvy Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics
	Resource Management Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals
	Service and Community Orientation Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders
	Technology Management Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals
Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance	Accountability and Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
	Business Etiquette Maintains a professional presence in business settings
	Ethics and Integrity Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner
	Safety Focus Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
	Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
	Self-Awareness / Continual Learning Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
Interactions with Others Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect	Collaboration/Engagement Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
	Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
	Communication Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others
	Negotiation and Conflict Management Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner
	Cooperation and Teamwork Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals
	Diversity Awareness Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences
Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions	Initiative Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference
	Critical Thinking and Decision Making Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions
	Innovation/Creativity Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches
	Resourceful/Achievement Oriented Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results
	Flexibility Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES Deals with technical operation, design and utilization of the electric power system and the myriad of connected devices and systems.
Engineering Practice Applies engineering principles and practices	Mathematics and Science Applies scientific knowledge, logic and calculations to planning, design, and solving practical problems	Computation, Measurement, Estimation, and Application
		Natural Science
		Engineering Science
		Technical Breadth and Depth
	Professional Ethics Displaying strong engineering ethics by evaluating and applying the merits, risks, and social concerns of activities in engineering	Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies)
		Conflicts of interest
	Legal and Public Policy Considerations Complies with federal, and international laws and regulations that impact engineering	Agreements and contract law
		Professional liability
		Public protection issues (e.g., licensing boards)
		Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents)
		Private, industrial and public engineering practices
		Applicable construction and manufacturing laws, regulations, standards and codes (e.g. OSHA regulations, MSHA mining regulations, Fire code of the National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Code, International Building Code, etc.)
		National, state, local, and global requirements
		Plans, specifications, and construction contract provisions
Planning and Design Devises a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	Tools and Technology Selecting, utilizing and maintaining tools and technologies to facilitate engineering tasks.	Data Analytics
		Electronic and mechanical measuring and monitoring
		Electronic Communication, Telemetry, and Control
	Engineering Economics/Project Management Applies economics, analysis and project management to engineering projects	Engineering Economics and Analyses (capital budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, time value of money, discounted cash flows; depreciation and taxes)
		Accounting (financial statements and overhead cost allocation - Net income statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet)
	Risk, Reliability and Uncertainty Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential adverse outcomes.	Testing requirements and procedures, Capabilities and limitations of test
		Uncertainty analysis
		Computer modeling (e.g. load flow analysis)
		Uncertainty and contingency analysis
		Safety precautions and standards
	System Planning Integrates plans systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of system outputs.	Area load forecasting
		Planning parameters
		Construction estimation
		Alternative analysis
		Project prioritization
	Design Engineering Devises a system, component, or process that ensures that all likely aspects of a project or system are considered, and integrated into a whole.	Operating Parameters; Schematics and diagrams
		Physical dimensions
		Reliability requirements
		External surface treatment
		Design life
		External Marking; Signage
		“Design for X” (design within constraints)
		Intellectual property
		Contract Management
		Material and Resource Management
		Design, control and integration of systems
	Quality Control and Quality Assurance Ensures product meets quality standards.	Corrective and preventive actions
		Improving quality
		Quality Assurance and Audits
		Statistical process control methods
Operations and Maintenance The setup, operation, control, maintenance and improvement of power delivery systems.	Construction Equipment and Methods Implements construction methods and tools specific to Transmission and Distribution plants.	Field Inspections
		Construction Consultation
		Resource Coordination
	Maintenance, Installation, and Repair Maintains and optimizes maintenance schedules, processes, asset management plans, etc.	Maintenance planning
		Asset management plans
		Data and Analytics for Determination of Issues
		Repair procedures

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