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RJE Telecom · 5 months ago

Mid Step Apprentice Lineman

Hammond, Wisconsin

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Tjader and Highstrom Utility Services, LLC is looking for reliable, hard-working, driven individuals to work on a great team as a Mid Step Apprentice Lineman. The role involves assisting in the construction and maintenance of electrical lines, restoring outages, and ensuring safety policies are followed.

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Responsibilities

A minimum of 1 year experience with a line crew in the construction and maintenance of electrical lines

Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades (single-phase; three-phase; double-circuit, energized or de-energized)

Assist in restoring overhead and underground outages

Assist in maintaining existing overhead and underground line

Frame and set poles and anchors; install guy wire, sag and tie-in conductors

Assist with installation of transformers, switches, voltage regulators, oil circuit-reclosures, capacitors, meters, and other electrical apparatus

Trim trees and cut brush on right-of-way for new construction or existing line

Participate in traffic control (flagging)

Lift, push, pull, hoist and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds

Perform other work related activities as requested

Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures

Must be willing to work overtime as needed

Qualification

ElectricityPole-line materialsCPRFirst Aid certifiedClass A Driver’s LicensePole-top rescue proceduresNational Electric Safety CodeClimbing polesUse of hand-toolsRUS Construction Specifications

Required

A minimum of 1 year experience with a line crew in the construction and maintenance of electrical lines

Must have knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, know RUS Construction Specifications, and be familiar with the National Electric Safety Code

Must be proficient in pole-top and bucket rescue procedures

Should possess the ability to climb poles and exercise proper use of hand-tools while working on a pole

Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess ability to obtain certification within three months of employment

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid Class “A" Driver's License with an air brake endorsement and meet all D.O.T. requirements

Must be able to pass required D.O.T physical examinations and drug testing

This position may be required to drive company vehicles safely and obey all traffic laws

Must become familiar with all company policies and procedures