Lineworker Apprentice 1B Jobs

Position Open Until Filled

$39.73 per hour Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update the UC mapping system
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from aerial device
• Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
• Must be available for and participate in Call-Out duty
• Collect delinquent accounts
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Correct and/or report problems and observed hazards
• Develop and review operating procedures
• Assist in the training of others
• Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions
• Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment
• Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment
• Approve purchasing invoices, work orders and focus on efficiency and cost controls
• Participate in and successfully complete scheduled training
• Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Participate in the process for damage claims
• Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment
• Maintain construction standards and acceptable specifications
• Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device
• Must be available to work various shifts
• Lead and/or monitor job briefings and tail board meetings
• Establish work priorities and activities
• Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies Instruct and supervise subordinates in the absence of the Construction/Service Supervisor
• Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings
• Discuss job performance problems with supervisor to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment for employees
• Responsible for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
• Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment
• Manage construction project completion
• Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages
• Participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty
• Maintain a safe and reliable system for members and the general public

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities:

A range of leadership activities, training, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, and ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Skilled in time management
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor to assigned apprentice
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
• Ability to train and teach employees the art of troubleshooting and the safe, timely manner of power restoration; including substation, distribution lines and residential lines
• Knowledge of voltage testing equipment
• Knowledge of electric power industry construction standards
• Skilled in monitoring and managing performance
• Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes
• Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Ability to teach employees to set up and disseminate information from various types of voltage testing equipment
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of DOL program requirements for Journeyworker
• Valid Texas Class A CDL

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity.