Apprentice Lineman 1

JOB TITLE: Apprentice Lineman 1

DEPARTMENT: Electric, City of Cartersville

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment.

Note:   The following are minimum job requirements for this position.  The requirements are not intended to cover each aspect of the position, as the scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered, based on the business needs of the City of Cartersville.   The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned by your supervisor/Foreman.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS and DUTIES

• Requires graduation of High School or equivalent.
• Requires completion of an Electrical Lineworker Program through a Technical College or Accredited Lineman Program
• Requires passing a physical exam which includes an alcohol and drug test.
• Requires a valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver’s license.
• Ability to become proficient in climbing poles.  Ability to work from a bucket truck.
• Requires a basic knowledge of first-aid, safety rules, line materials and tools and their uses.
• Requires ability to rapidly gain an effective knowledge of basic electricity, construction work and ability to read and interpret maps and staking sheets.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• At a certain point in your development you will be assigned after hours call to respond to trouble calls related to power outages, accidents, fires, and weather conditions.   You will maintain availability for necessary overtime and promptly respond to calls requiring overtime.
• You must reside within 45 minutes of the headquarters and be able to be at the headquarters within 45 minutes of being called to report to work.
• Possess skill in oral and written communication. Must be able to effectively interact with customers, citizens and co-workers.
• Complete all necessary forms, reports, records and information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Possess certain computer skills necessary to fulfill the requirements of this job. Must be familiar with and capable of effectively using Word and Excel software.
• Responsible for the daily inspection, service and maintenance of assigned vehicles and other equipment.
• Advises immediate supervisor/Foreman of maintenance needs on tools, vehicles and other equipment.
• Show concern for customer property and ensure all work areas are left in a clean and safe manner.
• Participates in job training and safety meetings.
• Observes all safety rules, practices and standards and performs all duties and tasks in a safe manner.
• Gain necessary skills needed to operate such tools and equipment as chippers, chainsaws, backhoes, diggers, trenchers, line trucks and bucket trucks.
• The Physical Demands of the job require the employee to be performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, crouching, stooping and bending.  The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb poles, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.
• The employee must perform work in both a stockroom and outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, high voltage and occasional inclement weather.  The work requires the use of protective devices such as gloves, line hoses, hot sticks, hard hats and eye protection.  The work can be made difficult by extreme weather conditions and working with energized conductors.

After a person has successfully completed a six-month probationary period that person will be scheduled to attend an Apprenticeship program through the Electric Cities of Georgia.  This program is paid for by the City of Cartersville.  Once you have successfully completed each level of the apprenticeship program you will be considered for promotion to the next level.

The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Interested in applying? 

Employment Application

Complete application and email Cover letter, Resume, with Qualifications to: hr@cityofcartersville.org.