Position Summary

Lineman position prior to becoming Journeyman Lineman. Second Class linemen perform complex multi-phase primary voltage construction and maintenance on overhead and underground systems and equipment, with a journeyman.

Essential Job Functions

• Operating a digger derrick and bucket truck for work to be performed on electric lines.
• Operating variety of other equipment including but not limited to mini-excavators, forklifts, tractors, pole trailers, wire pullers, winches, wire tensioners, backyard machines, hydraulic pole jacks, trenchers, chain saws, and power tools.
• Performing line construction and power restoration with the use of line tools and equipment.
• Understanding multi-phase overhead and underground construction specifications.
• Performing complex multi-phase primary line construction, retirement, and maintenance on overhead and underground infrastructure, with a journeyman.
• Installing, maintaining, and removing multi-phase overhead and underground transformers.
• Possessing a thorough understanding of and installing, maintaining, removing, and troubleshooting reclosers, voltage regulators, and capacitors.
• Understanding overcurrent protection, coordination, fault current, and fusing.
• Possessing knowledge of common and uncommon troubleshooting problems and solution techniques for equipment and outages.
• Understanding multi-phase and primary metering, including associated calculations.
• Performing traffic control when necessary.
• Operating radio systems to communicate with System Operations.
• Performing DOT pre-trip inspections.
• Using technology for work processes.
• Navigating and understanding work area.
• Member relations – Apprentice D Linemen through Journeyman Linemen are the face of the co-op.
• Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• Supervises and trains others as assigned.
• Performs proper maintenance and care of all material, tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned.
• Participates in various projects, as required.
• Performs other related duties, as required.
• Being attentive to safety. Watching peers\' backs, professional training on safety, assisting in deliverance of tailboards, performing pole top and bucket rescues, strong and thorough understanding of TCEC safety rules and procedures, etc.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum four (4) years\' experience.
• Ability to perform simple multi-phase primary line construction and maintenance on overhead and underground infrastructure.
• Ability to install, maintain, remove, and troubleshoot multi-phase overhead and underground transformers.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to install, maintain, remove, and troubleshoot reclosers, voltage regulators, and capacitors.
• Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card, pole top, bucket truck, and vault rescues, forklift certification, CPR and AED training, and Smith Driving training.

Abilities and Skills

• Communication Skills

• • Effectively communicating with the general public and maintaining good member relations. Listening to and understanding instructions and requesting clarification as needed, especially during outage restorations, switching, and troubleshooting. Communicating complex instructions clearly and precisely, answering questions related to such instructions. Solving conflicts among team members. Seeking assistance as necessary. Maintaining accurate records. Networking within Tri-County.

• Advanced Leadership Skills

• • Performing as a team leader, leading by example, and fairly training lower class apprentices. Contributing to and helping to form team goals and working well with others. Working beyond routine assignments while demonstrating credibility and competence. Holding self and others to highest ethical standards.

• Analytical Skills

• • Using initiative to increase job knowledge and technical skills. Understanding the workflow. Applying technical knowledge and skills to resolve complex problems associated with essential job functions. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Applying decision-making skills and good judgement to make decisions within established policies and procedures. Using tools and test equipment to perform advanced troubleshooting. Calculating transformer full-load current (amps) and fault current (amps). Calculating multipliers for primary metering.

• Vocational Skills

• • Operating and maintaining bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other equipment including but not limited to mini-excavators, forklifts, tractors, pole trailers, wire pullers, winches, wire tensioners, backyard machines, hydraulic pole jacks, trenchers, chain saws, and power tools. Climbing poles to perform essential job functions. Operating and maintaining tools used in line construction, maintenance, and power restoration.

• Computer Skills

• • Using and understanding work process software on an iPad to navigate our map and fill out forms. Using an iPad or computer to watch lineman apprenticeship videos, check email, and complete timesheets, etc.

Relationships

• Reports to: Line Superintendent(s) and Assistant Line Superintendent(s)

Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

• Heavy lifting or moving of materials (Loading and unloading material on to trucks): Frequently - Up to 80 pounds
• Operates Equipment (Bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other equipment including but not limited to mini-excavators, forklifts, trenchers, and power tools): Frequently
• Operates Office Machines (iPad, computer, printer/scanner): Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Awkward Position (stooping, bending etc.): Frequently
• Climbing: Frequently
• Eye-hand Coordination: Frequently
• Location: Indoor 5% of time, Outdoor 95% of time
• Work Conditions: Nights, weekends, holidays, 24-7-365, inclement weather (storms, snow, extreme heat and/or cold), traveling for schools/training.

About Tri-County Electric Cooperative

At Tri-County Electric Cooperative, we actively work with our mission, vision and values in mind. Mission: The mission of our Cooperative family is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse communities by providing safe, reliable, and competitive electric and customer service to our member-owners as good stewards of the environment. Vision: Taking care of our member-owners Values: Reliable, Responsible, Integrity, Accountability, Respectful and Committed.

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