Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Yreka, California
PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.6 million customers with reliable, efficient energy.
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General Purpose
An Apprentice Qualified Lineman is a position designed to prepare the applicant for a three-year Lineman apprenticeship and, ultimately, into a position as a Journeyman Lineman. The Lineman Apprentice Qualified Lineman will hold the position for a minimum of 6 month up to a maximum of 2 years. Successful completion of the Apprentice Qualified Lineman program will qualify the employee for a Lineman apprenticeship at a location to be selected by PacifiCorp (the Company).
The apprentice program is designed to teach the candidate aspects of a Lineman's work. As a Journeyman Lineman you will install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground, while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment. Maintenance of lines and services will require pole climbing, hot sticking, and working out of truck mounted bucket lifts to construct, repair or maintain line equipment or string, splice sag wire on live or dead circuits. Operates switches, cutouts and uses grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment. Please note that upon completion of the Lineman apprenticeship, candidates will be required to bid on open Journeyman Lineman positions throughout the Pacific Power service territory. Relocation will be available under the current bargaining agreement for appropriate local.
Responsibilities
The Apprentice Qualified Lineman will perform physical labor necessary to assist with the installing, maintaining, repairing and/or operating Company equipment and facilities. Performance of duties would include: clean-up work, debris removal, loading and unloading materials, storage of items, digging, grounds maintenance, fueling vehicles, cleaning and painting equipment and performing work using various hand-held tools. You may be required to drive a Company vehicle to transport personnel and equipment to and from work sites and run errands as assigned. Curriculum will include classroom work, on-the-job training and completion of a skills check-off list to be jointly completed by the line foreman and the Apprentice Qualified. PacifiCorp and IBEW Local 659 will administer the program.
Requirements
Physical Demands of the Apprentice Qualified Lineman:
The job duties of Lineman require lifting in excess of 75 lbs from floor to waist and waist to overhead, carrying in excess of 75 lbs with both hands, and pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lbs of exertional force. Job duties of the Lineman require sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck; reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead. Additional requirements of the Lineman position include forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects; balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities; manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures.
Additional Information
Req ID: 105015
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Yreka
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: No Selection
Personnel Subarea: IBEW 659
Hiring Range: 30.85
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.
It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Nearest Major Market: Redding
Career Segment: Apprentice, Electrical, Equity, Entry Level, Engineering, Finance
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