Journeyman L - Nushagak Cooperative
Dillingham, AK
About the Job
Journeyman Lineman
(This job description also pertains to the position of Apprentice Lineman)
REPORTS TO:
Line Superintendent
OBJECTIVES:
Provide optimum service to Management and the Cooperative's member-owners by performing prompt, efficient, reliable, safe, and courteous work within the scope of this job description that will promote goodwill between the Cooperative and its members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follows safe working practices with safety rules and guidelines established by Nushagak Cooperative, Inc.
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2. Reports safety violations to Line Superintendent.
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3. Makes contact with consumers before doing work that may affect them.
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4. Keeps field records and field materials inventory.
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5. Must be able to climb poles and perform necessary work in adverse climatic conditions.
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6. Must have thorough knowledge of Rural Utility Service (RUS) specifications and drawings for 12.5/7.2 KV overhead and underground line construction.
7. Insures adherence to Rural Utility Service (RUS) specifications and National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) guidelines in all phases of construction and maintenance of distribution line, and telephone and cable television plant.
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8. Constructs and maintains energized distribution overhead and underground lines and related equipment by doing all ordinary work safely and without special supervision.
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9. Reads and interprets maps, staking sheets, and complex diagrams; understands all circuits used on the system within work area assigned and recognizes applicable safety requirements.
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10. Installs and connects all line equipment, single and multi-phase, following diagrams furnished by Engineer, Chief Executive Officer, Electric Operations Manager, or Telecom Operations Manager.
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11. Inspects work after completion to make certain it has been done properly and in accordance with applicable specifications and codes.
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12. Must be able to troubleshoot and effect repairs following all distribution line related outages, at any time, day or night, with minimum supervision.
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13. Completes work assignments safely and within reasonable time while keeping cost of labor and material within accepted limits.
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14. Maintains knowledge of the considerable hazards that exist in falling objects, falls, electric shock, electric flash, and vehicle and equipment operation. Must be familiar with the proper use of protective and safety equipment and have knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code guidelines.
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15. Maintains working knowledge of the most up-to-date and effective techniques of First Aid and CPR, including pole top rescue.
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16. Maintains equipment assigned, or sees that it is maintained, in good working condition with particular emphasis on correcting conditions that might endanger self or others. Operates all equipment in a safe and responsible manner and obeys all traffic regulations.
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(This job description also pertains to the position of Apprentice Lineman)
REPORTS TO:
Line Superintendent
OBJECTIVES:
Provide optimum service to Management and the Cooperative's member-owners by performing prompt, efficient, reliable, safe, and courteous work within the scope of this job description that will promote goodwill between the Cooperative and its members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follows safe working practices with safety rules and guidelines established by Nushagak Cooperative, Inc.
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2. Reports safety violations to Line Superintendent.
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3. Makes contact with consumers before doing work that may affect them.
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4. Keeps field records and field materials inventory.
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5. Must be able to climb poles and perform necessary work in adverse climatic conditions.
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6. Must have thorough knowledge of Rural Utility Service (RUS) specifications and drawings for 12.5/7.2 KV overhead and underground line construction.
7. Insures adherence to Rural Utility Service (RUS) specifications and National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) guidelines in all phases of construction and maintenance of distribution line, and telephone and cable television plant.
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8. Constructs and maintains energized distribution overhead and underground lines and related equipment by doing all ordinary work safely and without special supervision.
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9. Reads and interprets maps, staking sheets, and complex diagrams; understands all circuits used on the system within work area assigned and recognizes applicable safety requirements.
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10. Installs and connects all line equipment, single and multi-phase, following diagrams furnished by Engineer, Chief Executive Officer, Electric Operations Manager, or Telecom Operations Manager.
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11. Inspects work after completion to make certain it has been done properly and in accordance with applicable specifications and codes.
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12. Must be able to troubleshoot and effect repairs following all distribution line related outages, at any time, day or night, with minimum supervision.
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13. Completes work assignments safely and within reasonable time while keeping cost of labor and material within accepted limits.
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14. Maintains knowledge of the considerable hazards that exist in falling objects, falls, electric shock, electric flash, and vehicle and equipment operation. Must be familiar with the proper use of protective and safety equipment and have knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code guidelines.
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15. Maintains working knowledge of the most up-to-date and effective techniques of First Aid and CPR, including pole top rescue.
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16. Maintains equipment assigned, or sees that it is maintained, in good working condition with particular emphasis on correcting conditions that might endanger self or others. Operates all equipment in a safe and responsible manner and obeys all traffic regulations.
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Source : Nushagak Cooperative