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Nature of Work

An apprenticed lineman performing complex work in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution lines. The incumbent exercises some independent decision making in accomplishing specific assignments. Spends much of the time learning apprenticeship-type skills and learning principles and procedures required for apprenticeship training. With experience/knowledge, may exercise more independence in accomplishing job tasks under general supervision. The apprenticeship program permits an employee to progress from the D level to A level until passing all formal training and job experience requirements to become a journey-level lineman.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical power lines and systems. Such work is performed on the ground and the power pole or bucket truck.
• Assists in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of transmission and substation facilities.
• Assists with or may handle service calls concerning power outages and electrical problems.
• Continues to receive training both in book/classroom skills and on the job skills. Must continue to pass ongoing training to proceed to higher skill/job levels.
• Operates motorized equipment, hand tools, and performs routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery, and tools. May performs janitorial duties in shop areas.
• Follows safety guidelines as part of training.
• May assist in providing technical direction and/or supervision to lower level less skilled apprentice linemen.
• The less experienced apprentice lineman does more work on the ground setting poles, operating a ditch trencher, stringing wire, etc. The skilled do more work on the power pole or basket truck performs a variety of tasks on hot and cold circuits.
• When on call, must be able to respond to the call location within 30 minutes
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays for extended periods, to perform duties as part of the Citys recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
• May assist or handle the repair of street lights; may help meter readers upon request; Performs welding and masonry tasks. May also perform work of an equipment operator, maintenance worker, etc.

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Education, Training, and Experience

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required. Must be able to complete necessary requirements of a 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• Must read and comprehend technical drawings, sketches and manuals in English.
• The D level has about 6 months experience and/or equivalent training.

Special Certificates, Registrations, Licenses

• The D level has about six months experience and/or equivalent training. Must possess an Altus Class D Electrical Certificate.
• The C-level performs increasingly more complex tasks with less supervision and must have at least one year of electrical line construction and/or maintenance experience. Twenty-four hours of formal power line training and have held an Altus Class D Electrical Certificate for one year.
• The B level performs increasingly more complex tasks with less supervision and must have at least three years electrical line experience, at least 70 hours formal training and a Class C Electrical Certificate for one year.
• The A level must have at least four years electrical line experience, 100 hours of formal training and a Class B Electrical Certificate for one year.
• Must possess a valid Class A Oklahoma commercial driver\'s license with an air brake rider (trailer)
• Must possess a current Oklahoma drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment for power line construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of electricity as applied to distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions of the line repairer trade/profession.
• Ability to climb poles with a climber\'s belt and hook and perform strenuous duties in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly, accurately, and under adverse conditions.
• Must be able to make mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.

Physical/Mental Requirements

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