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Now Hiring: Apprentice Lineman
Location: Glidden, Iowa | Status: Full-Time

Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking an apprentice lineman to construct, replace, and maintain electric distribution and transmission lines, structures, and equipment.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma from an accredited line school or equivalent training.

Essential Functions:

• Installs and connects transformers and meters.
• Assist in service restoral at members’ premises during working hours, and as necessary, during off-duty hours.
• Perform line maintenance, as necessary, to ensure the highest levels of continuity of service.
• Perform emergency work, as necessary, to restore the Cooperative’s primary electrical system to full operational capability.
• Perform all aspects of line work dealing with underground and overhead distribution and substation equipment.
• Install street lighting and use associated equipment.
• Comply with all of the Cooperative’s safety rules and use safe working practices and methods, and look out for the safety of others.
• Acquire a thorough working knowledge of first aid and pole-top rescue.
• Comply with all traffic laws, rules, and regulations while operating a Cooperative vehicle while practicing proper traffic procedures.
• Acquire and/or maintain a working knowledge of all substation switching operations, system apparatus, or devices.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Cooperative and RUS specifications, the National Electric Safety Code and mapping system and staking sheets.
• Prepare appropriate records such as material tickets, charge outs, timesheets, and other reports as necessary.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Cooperative and the department policies and procedures.
• Attend applicable safety meetings and other special training sessions when requested.
• Comply with the proper operating practices in the use of the two-way radio.
• Assist in on-the-job training as necessary.
• Operate and ensure that cooperative tools, equipment, and materials are properly maintained and stored securely.
• Report all property damages.
• Recommend to the supervisor where improvements can be made in operations, practices, procedures, and methods.
• Promote and present a positive professional image when performing his/her duties.
• Performs other duties as necessary or required.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to climb poles, operate line trucks, trenchers, and/or other underground equipment.
• Must be able to pass any required drug tests and new hire physical examination.
• Must be able to work in overtime/on-call situations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to follow directions and prioritize job tasks.
• Must be able to work as a team or individually.
• Must be able to work safely around machinery.
• Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Skillfully use hand tools, power tools, or machines needed for tasks.
• Attend seminars, safety meetings, and Members’ Annual Meeting as requested or assigned.
• Valid first aid and CPR cards required.
• Valid Class A Iowa Commercial Driver’s License or acquire one within three (3) months from hire date.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Possible frequent after-hour service calls to restore power outages and problems. Possibility of working continuous and lengthy hours with minimal rest.
• Position activities require reaching, standing, sitting, crawling, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and good finger dexterity.
• Frequently climb poles and are at elevations, working in awkward positions.
• May be required to walk in uneven or poor terrain during poor weather conditions.