NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY 

 LINE TECHNICIANS – ALL CLASSIFICATIONS

(See attached position description for specific responsibilities.)

Requirements: 

1. Applicant must be of legal working age
2. Residency requirement within service area
3. Must possess a SC Commercial Driver’s License
   or SC Commercial Driver’s License Permit within 90 days of start date
4. Successful completion of DOT physical and drug test
   
   
   

 
“As you know it is the policy of Fairfield Electric Cooperative to ensure that the spirit and intent of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action are practiced in all aspects of our personnel actions.  Personnel actions are taken without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or family / parental status. We encourage and expect the full cooperation of all levels of employees and management in this area.” 

USDA - This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FAIRFIELD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
BLYTHEWOOD, SC

POSITION DESCRIPTION
LINE TECHNICIAN
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Keeps equipment and job site clean and orderly
2. Digs trenches, fills and tamps holes, drives ground rods, cuts and trims trees or
             undergrowth along right-of-way.
3. Helps maintain proper traffic control in and around the work area to protect
            workers and public from injury.
4. Frames poles on ground, as well as makes up armor rods, tie wires, and hand-
   lines on ground.
5. Cares for rubber protective equipment, fiberglass sticks, and other safety related
           equipment.
6. Moves heavy equipment and materials.
7. Climbs de-energized poles unless qualified to perform energized work.
8. Installs guy wires, positions cables for construction, and operates chainsaw as
            necessary. 
9. Perform the following line functions, overhead and unground, in compliance
            with design sheets, RUS standards, National Electrical Safety Code, federal,
            state, OSHA, D.O.T. regulations, and good construction practice while under
            direct supervision:
10. Acquire and use of hand tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver, hammer,
        etc.)
11. Knowledge of basic materials.
12. Dig holes, set and tamp poles.
13. Send materials up poles.
14. Cut right-of-way when necessary.
15. Care of tools and work equipment.
16. Climb energized poles and work within allowable contact distances as
        prescribed in the Electric Cooperatives Safety Manual.
17. Tie knots in rope as related to line work.
18.   Assist in loading and hauling poles.
19. Handle and care for cables.
20. Assist other crew members as requested or directed.
21. Assist in substation switching.
22. Perform Stand-By “On-Call / Emergency” duties.
23. Complete Northwest Linemen School modules, on-the-job training manuals, and
         ECSC Apprentice Schools in a timely and proficient manner depending on level
             on experience.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

1.   Education: High School Diploma
2. Technical School: Apprentice Line Worker Certification

OTHER

1. Applicant must be of legal working age.
2. Residency requirement within service area.
3. Must possess a SC Commercial Driver’s License
4. Successful completion of DOT physical and drug test

Notice:   All of the essential functions listed for this position do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.    The scope and duties of any given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Notice:  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

1. Applicant must be of legal working age
2. Residency requirement within service area
3. Must possess a SC Commercial Driver’s License
   or SC Commercial Driver’s License Permit within 90 days of start date
4. Successful completion of DOT physical and drug test

About Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc. PO Box 2500 Blythewood, SC 29016 803-754-0153 701 Blythewood Road Blythewood, SC 29016

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