Probation Apprentice Lineworker I

Summary

Performs miscellaneous unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor duties and operates non-complex equipment in maintenance and construction of electric distribution lines.

Starting Rate: $19.21 per hour

***Experienced Lineworkers will be eligible for higher starting pay rates based on experience***

This position has a Residency Requirement (HR Policy Manual page 98):

"Employees who are likely to be called to work in cases of emergency may be required to reside within reasonable response commuting ranges of their places of work. A reasonable response time to an emergency is thirty (30) minutes."

Residency which allows response time to a City emergency of thirty (30) minutes MUST be established with 90 days of hire.

Must have a valid Texas commercial driver's license (A CDL). Employees who do not have a Class A CDL (Commercial) Texas driver's license, upon hire, must successfully complete the City of Brenham's CDL Training Program to obtain the required license with 180 days of hire

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs work in a safe and efficient manner;
• Ensures safety of self, other crew members, and the public as part of planning and performing work;
• Participates in job site briefing for crew including discussion of job plan, personal protective equipment (PPE) and risk mitigation;
• Must be able to courteously communicate with customers, the public, and City staff;
• Cleans and stocks utility trucks with materials, poles, and transformers;
• Sends materials up pole and pulls up wire using hand line;
• Assists lineworkers as directed;
• Installs barricades and safety cones before job and removes after work is completed;
• Operates equipment such as truck, mower, and various hand and power tools such as chain saw, weed eater, brush axe, power saw and the like;
• Loads, unloads, assists in installation and removal of poles;
• Mows grass, chips limbs and performs other grounds maintenance;
• Temporarily assist in construction, maintenance repair and rehabilitation activities in other departments, including Streets, Water/Wastewater, Parks, Meter Reading, and Airport;
• Under direction from Supervisor or Crew Leader may perform daily pre-checks of vehicles and equipment prior to leaving the yard and documents results and maintain vehicles and equipment in proper working condition, including; checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments;
• Must be available to stand "On Call" during evenings, holidays, and weekends as part of rotational schedule with other lineworkers. Also, must be available to respond to overtime for emergencies. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions, including storms, to respond to emergencies and outages.; and
• Performs other duties as

This is a non-supervisory position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Standard office practices and procedures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; communicate effectively; operate equipment and tools used in maintaining and repairing electrical systems; and read and understand manuals, policies, and other documents.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles or equipment, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch, or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to perform job duties from various heights, lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus. The employee must be able to climb poles and follow safety procedures.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals. The employee may be required to work in a high voltage environment. The work environment is noisy and distracting.

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

• Criminal Background
• Driver's License History
• Drug Screening
• Physical
• Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Public Safety Background Investigation
• Verification of Education