What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Lineman - Rotational position at North Slope Borough, AK?
Summary or Purpose
All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing. [*This position becomes subject to federally mandated testing upon obtaining a CDL; employees must pass a pre-employment test upon obtaining a CDL].
Perform a variety of electrical work under the direction of a Journeyman Lineman such as construction, maintenance and repair of systems for the utilitzation and distribution of electrical energy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Maintain records of training hours in different tasks assigned and maintain logs of activities as required.
Attend training to maintain and/or improve certifications and skills in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the State and Federally Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Construct, maintain, and repair high voltage electrical distribution systems in all North Slope Borough villages.
Install and repair service entrances, street lights, transformers, pad mount and manual phase switches.
Climb utility poles to perform maintenance and repairs.
Drive and operate High Voltage Line Vehicle (cherrypicker) upon obtaining a commercial driver's license.
Travel to and work within North Slope Borough villages.
Comply with all safety standards and regulations.
Respond to emergency calls, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, when assigned on-call status.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and precedures.
Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
Working knowledge of the safe practice and procedures utilized in maintaining energized circuits up to 7,200/12,400 VAC.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's license within the probationary period that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Ability to obtain a State of Alaska Apprentice Lineman Certificate of Fitness within the probationary period.
This is a career ladder position.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
P.O. Box 69, NSB HR
Barrow, Alaska, 99723-0069
907-852-0364
