Employment
Notice of Position OpeningDATE: May 19, 2010
JOB TITLE: Class A Lineman
POSITION LOCATION: Homer Office
PAY GRADE: 11
PAY RATE/HOUR: $24.88
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Serves members by providing continuous and reliable service by building and maintaining overhead and underground power lines and through the operation and maintenance of substations while maintaining a safe working environment for self, employees, members and the public.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicant must have five years of progressively responsible experience in performing electrical line work, one year of which shall be in service as a Class B Lineman or its equivalent. Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals in the completion of duties. Must be able to complete reports and other paperwork and should be able to perform mathematical calculations. Must be familiar with the National Electrical Safety Code and RUS Construction/materials Specifications utilized in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead distribution lines and substations. Must know and practice first aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. Successful completion of all training modules of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Training Program or an equivalent apprenticeship program is required. Applicants must be able to operate assigned equipment including buckets, digger trucks, dozers, forklifts, backhoes, trenchers, winches, drills, chainsaws, and high compression tools. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License. Must be able to perform a pole top rescue as well as a bucket rescue. Position requires climbing and standing in hydraulic bucket to work at heights installing transformers or line equipment, often working in awkward positions. Frequently moves and/or carries materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Shovels dirt, works around noisy equipment and visually inspects work for safe work conditions. Occasionally works with energized line. Irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Some overtime may be required.
Must be able to complete the duties as described in the position description.
NOTE:
Anyone interested in applying for this position should contact the Human Resource Department via phone at 318-927-3504 or email PennyFerguson@ClaiborneElectric.org.