3 Lineworker Apprentice 1A Jobs in Kyle, TX
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is Hiring a Lineworker Apprentice 1A Near Kyle, TX
- PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION:** PEC Kyle District Office – 1810 FM 150 West, Kyle, TX 78640
Position SummaryThis position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Climb poles and work on de-energized poles and lines
- Develop and maintain familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the boom truck, digger and bucket truck and various pulling units
- Assist in digging holes and setting poles
- Assist experienced Linemen as needed
- Study and complete training manual
- Attend and successfully complete climbing school within six months of hire date
- Participate in and successfully complete training as scheduled in order to progress to Lineman Apprentice 2 status
- Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
- Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle
- Must be available for Call-Out duty
- Operate equipment and hydraulic tamp
- Prepare materials for each project including cutouts, arrestors and transformers
- Load and unload vehicles
- Prepare vehicles for daily projects
- Clean cover up materials, repair, clean and inspect tools on the vehicles
- Assist with material stocking, pulling of stock for projects
- Must not be afraid of heights
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities** :
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
- Skilled in time management
- Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing and retain the information
- Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of Department of Labor approved Apprenticeship Program requirements for Apprentice Level 1A
- Valid Texas Class A CDL
- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds
- The employee may be required to travel
- The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment
- The employee must be available for call out duty and participate in emergency restoration
- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
- Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
Pedernales Electric Cooperative will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
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$69k-81k (estimate)
06/29/2024
07/20/2024
pec.coop
AUSTIN, TX
500 - 1,000
1938
MIKE VOLLMER
$500M - $1B
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About Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Based in Johnson City, Texas, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the largest distribution electric cooperative in the U.S. We serve approximately 1 million Central Texans across an 8,100-square-mile service area, growing at a rapid pace, year over year. Since our founding in 1938 by then-Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, it has been our mission to provide safe, reliable, low-cost power to the members we serve. Because our members are also our owners, we strive to make doing business with PEC as convenient as possible, with offices located throughout our service territory and telephone and o...nline service options available. To report a power outage, use the SmartHub app, or visit https://pec.smarthub.coop, or call 888-883-3379. To reach member services, call 888-554-4732 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday). For the 24/7 automated phone payment system, call 844-886-9798. Were PEC Proud to serve you!
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