3rd Year Line Worker - CDL (Lowell, AR)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Constructs and maintains electrical distribution and transmission lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Frames and installs poles on distribution and transmission systems.  
• Installs anchors and understands safety rules and company policies and promotes good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives and the general public.  
• Assists lineman on pole by sending up materials and operates bucket truck, digger-derrick or other equipment as directed by foreman or designated person in charge.  
• Climbs energized and de-energized poles as directed by Foreman or Journeyman  
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position  
• Performs any other related duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the Construction Department.  
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least 3-years related experience or a Line School Certificate plus 2 years' experience.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class A or B CDL; Proper tools are required and must be obtained within 30 days. Employees are required to wear work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear – ASTM F2413. As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical, pre-employment drug test, and must be able to pass DOT physical.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPR and first aid training preferred.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places; and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Physical activities described below are a general representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the post offer fitness for duty physical. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. A full and complete functional job description is available in a supplemental document.   Highly repetitive and physical type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time. 

Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments.

Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods. During storm season, in and out of state storm recovery work is required.

Must have working knowledge of REA plans and specifications for distribution and transmission and electric system key location maps.

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and at excessive heights and be able to perform routine maintenance on crew vehicles.

Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Training.

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.