What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Lineman Position position at Tjader & Highstrom?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and hard-working Apprentice Lineman to join our team at Tjader and Highstrom Utility Services, LLC. As a mid-step lineworker, you will assist in the construction and maintenance of electrical lines, including overhead and underground services and service upgrades.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades
• Assist in restoring overhead and underground outages
• Assist in maintaining existing overhead and underground line
• Frame and set poles and anchors; install guy wire, sag and tie-in conductors
• Assist with installation of transformers, switches, voltage regulators, oil circuit-reclosures, capacitors, meters, and other electrical apparatus
• Trim trees and cut brush on right-of-way for new construction or existing line
• Participate in traffic control (flagging)
• Lift, push, pull, hoist and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Requirements:
• High-school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, know RUS Construction Specifications, and be familiar with the National Electric Safety Code
• Must be proficient in pole-top and bucket rescue procedures
• Should possess the ability to climb poles and exercise proper use of hand-tools while working on a pole
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess ability to obtain certification within three months of employment
Benefits:
• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on disability and protected veteran status.
We are seeking a reliable and hard-working Apprentice Lineman to join our team at Tjader and Highstrom Utility Services, LLC. As a mid-step lineworker, you will assist in the construction and maintenance of electrical lines, including overhead and underground services and service upgrades.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades
• Assist in restoring overhead and underground outages
• Assist in maintaining existing overhead and underground line
• Frame and set poles and anchors; install guy wire, sag and tie-in conductors
• Assist with installation of transformers, switches, voltage regulators, oil circuit-reclosures, capacitors, meters, and other electrical apparatus
• Trim trees and cut brush on right-of-way for new construction or existing line
• Participate in traffic control (flagging)
• Lift, push, pull, hoist and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Requirements:
• High-school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, know RUS Construction Specifications, and be familiar with the National Electric Safety Code
• Must be proficient in pole-top and bucket rescue procedures
• Should possess the ability to climb poles and exercise proper use of hand-tools while working on a pole
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess ability to obtain certification within three months of employment
Benefits:
• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on disability and protected veteran status.
