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LYREC Apprentice Line Worker - Seasonal in SIDNEY, Montana
TITLE:Apprentice Line worker; Seasonal 1000 Hour position *DEPARTMENT:Operations REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisors & Crew Lead Lineman&nabs; [POSITION SUMMARY AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:]{.underline}*
- Maintains enrollment and course work progression in approved apprentice training curriculum including the MT Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship program.
- Performs construction, maintenance and operating activities on energized or de-energized overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution systems.
- Knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures for distribution and transmission facilities. Training and experience in the area of electrical line work.
- Knowledge of standard RUS construction specifications and LYREC specific requirements.
- Knowledge, support, and enforcement of applicable personal and public safety codes and practices.
- Operates all types of vehicles, construction, maintenance, and safety equipment.
- Works within the current IBEW labor agreement.
- Available after normal hours to respond to outages, scheduled work and other member needs when needed.
- Responsible for material and inventory control for assigned jobs and warehouse activity.
- Performs public relations needs and activities in the area. Spokesman for the cooperative as needed.
- Use electronic, oral and written communications skills for daily operations and records documentation.
- Pole climbing, heavy lifting, and other strenuous activity is required. Works in severe outdoor weather.
- Troubleshooting, transformer and secondary work, service connects and disconnects, bill collecting.
- Perform other duties and activities as may be assigned from time to time.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Class A Commercial Driver's License & Medical DOT certification
- Graduate of an approved line worker training course
- Physical capability to perform electrical line maintenance & construction duties
- Physical examination and drug testing requirements