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Lineworker Apprentice 3

Pedernales Electric Cooperative • Cedar Park, TX • 3h ago

Cedar Park, TX, US, 78613

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Cedar Park Office - 1949 W Whitestone, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$37.73 Starting Base Pay + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1 and Apprentice 2

Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment

Work lines and equipment energized with higher voltage only after successful completion of Apprentice 2, after successfully completing hot line training with recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the manager

Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment

Correct and report problems and hazards observed

Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment

Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages

Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment

Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from an aerial device

Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device

Perform the more complex duties of a Lineman under general supervision with some instruction

Participate in and successfully complete training as scheduled

Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations

Collect delinquent accounts

Must be available for Call-Out duty

Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures

Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy

Maintain the security of confidential information

Stay abreast of advances in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

May be called upon to direct the work of others in emergency situation. May be called upon to facilitate meetings and speak in front of large groups of people.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Knowledge of hand tools

Skilled in time management

Skilled in utilization of hand tools

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Ability to climb poles

Ability to retain knowledge and information

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Department of Labor approved Lineman Apprenticeship Program requirements for Apprentice Level 2

Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures

Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy

Physical Demands and 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds

The employee may be required to travel

The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment

The employee must be available for call out duty and participate in emergency restoration

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

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