What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1000 Hour Apprentice Lineworker position at City of Rochester?
1000-Hour Lineworkers
Limited Appointment
Rochester Public Utilities
www.rpu.org
RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 41,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area, and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.
Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"
Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.
Nature of Work
Construct, maintain and repair electric distribution and transmission facilities, overhead and underground, 120 volts through 161,000 volts, under the direction of a lead worker. Duties include, but not limited to setting or removing poles; installing conductors; pulling, splicing, and terminating cable; installing or removing transformers and switches; operating switching devices; locating and repairing cable and equipment faults; installing, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining underground manholes, conduits, and pad-mounted equipment; and performing other related duties as required.
2025 Rate of Pay: $43.42/hour
Up to four individuals hired will be limited to working not more than 6 months or 1,000 hours.
They must be willing to accept overtime assignments and work in inclement weather.
Applicants invited to interview will be completing a climbing exercise and should bring their own boots, gloves, and pole climbing gear (hooks, belt, fall restraint).
Applications will be accepted through April 10, 2025.
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
- Perform overhead electrical distribution system construction and maintenance work, including but not limited to installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of equipment, poles, towers, and other supporting structures; cross-arms, braces, pins, insulators, secondary racks, brackets, guys, wires, and other conductors; single-phase and poly-phase transformers, meters, switches, fuses, cutouts, lightning arrestors, terminators, instrument transformers, voltage regulators, street lighting, and other related electric equipment.
- Perform underground electrical distribution system construction and maintenance work, including but not limited to installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of underground conduit, cable pulling, pad-mounted single-phase and poly-phase transformers, secondary pedestals, cable terminations, switches and other devices.
- Perform construction or maintenance work on both energized and de-energized overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, and overhead transmission systems.
- Perform substation construction, including structures and equipment.
- Respond to trouble and emergency calls. Perform necessary repairs or maintenance.
- Respond to after-hours callouts.
- Diagnose electrical faults.
- Operate all vehicles and related equipment used in both overhead and underground construction and maintenance activities, including trucks, trenchers, backhoes, hydro-vac, stringing equipment, and wood chippers.
- Perform tree trimming and tree removal.
- Install and remove electric meters and related service connections.
- Observe and inspect the operating condition of the electric transmission and distribution system and report to the crew Lead Line Worker or Electric Construction Supervisor any structures or equipment which require maintenance, repair, or other special attention.
- Assist the lead worker or supervisor in all work as directed.
- Properly operate, inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment. Promptly report damage or loss and prevent use of defective equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
High school diploma or equivalent; and completion of an accredited lineworker training program.
Licenses/certifications
Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Desirable Qualifications
Electrical construction or maintenance work experience with a utility or contractor.
*THIS POSITION MAY BE COVERED BY THE CITY'S HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM (based on job assignment)
Employees in this position are required to use hearing protection and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.
*THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DRUG TESTING POLICY
The drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures of the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements, including Minnesota Statutes 181.950 through 181.957; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; and/or the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the tools, materials and methods used in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance; principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems; the occupational hazards and safety practices of the trade; tree limb removal.
Skill in: the use and care of line tools, chainsaws, and electrical testing equipment; organizing and prioritizing work.
Ability to: use internet browsers, email, and other standard software, be a basic-level user of computers and mobile electronic devices; distinguish colors; perform heavy manual labor; climb poles and work with high voltage cables; work under varying weather conditions; understand and follow oral and written instructions (English language); deal tactfully with coworkers and the public; build and utilize effective working relationships.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. However, there times when Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, is performed, depending on the project or task.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, walking, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling
Frequent demands: lifting, carrying, fine dexterity, bending, twisting, climbing
Occasional demands: balancing, foot controls, sitting
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, smell
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Salary : $161
