Position Objective:

Provide the specialized technical skills necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a reliable electric system for the benefit of the consumer/member.

Essential Duties of the Position:

Receives advanced electrical theory in line work with a focus upon the understanding of wiring diagrams.
Performs the following line work with supervision:
1. Installs transformer banks and necessary metering with supervision.
2. Assists in substation and underground switching.
3. Assists with all duties and training of Line Technicians 1-3 and supervises them in minor construction and maintenance.
Understands and performs all record keeping for reports, records, basic computer skills, and other information listed for apprentice line program positions.
Checks and responds to electronic communications on a timely and regular basis.
Enters time using approved method.
Perform pole top and bucket rescue within the cooperative requirements.
Perform all duties assigned by supervision.

Work Qualifications:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to communicate verbally electronically and in writing to perform the essential function of the job.
Must be able to understand and follow RUS specifications and OSHA safe work practices.
Must possess and maintain a valid class A commercial driver's license.
Work in all types of weather while performing duties during normal working hours and after hours as needed.
Must be able to pull after hours call duty on a rotation which includes residing within 20 miles of assigned location.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to read and interpret maps using electronic mapping.
Must be able to perform both pole top and bucket rescue.
Must be able to identify other utilities (phone, cable, gas, water).
Must be able to pass skills test for this position in order to advance to next level.
Must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position which may include: use hand tools, dig holes, set and tamp poles, use chain saws to cut right-of-way, climb poles, assist in loading and hauling poles, lay in and tie wire, hang guys, pull wire and have the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, or balance, and to stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee may be required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle papers and the keyboard. Vision abilities required by this job include distance and close vision.

Working Conditions:

Field work in various weather conditions; some work in general office environment; requires flexibility to work irregular hours when required; requires occasional out of town travel to schools, seminars, conferences, and to assist other utilities with emergency restoration.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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