PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

a)         Must possess manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as the ability to constantly listen and communicate orally, stand, and walk; to frequently sit, bend, stoop, squat, lift and carry between 75-100 pounds, push and/or pull, reach above shoulder level, and twist; to occasionally climb, balance, kneel, crouch.

b)         Manual dexterity is required to maintain proper safety while performing line construction work, while performing work from the pole in hooks or in the bucket, while driving the line truck to and from the job and in normal operation of a winch truck or line construction vehicle.

c)         Manual dexterity is required in electrical construction and/or maintenance to move materials, to manipulate work materials both bare handed and working in electrically tested rubber gloves, to draw work orders, and to complete necessary paperwork to comply with REA specifications.

d)         Constantly listens, communicates orally, and uses visual acuity to locate possible hazards while performing duties of position.

e)         Constantly stands and walks, either on the ground, while working off the pole in hooks, and/or in the bucket to perform construction and/or line maintenance.

f)          Frequently sits in a line truck to drive and/or ride to various line construction sites. The average number of miles and the amount of time driving/riding would vary depending on the services to be connected or maintained each day.

g)         Frequently bends, stoops, and squats to perform maintenance of line services and/or line construction and to read or change meters.

h)         Frequently lifts and carries between 75-100 pounds.

i)          Frequently pushes and/or pulls wires to the pole.

j)          Frequently reaches above, at, and below shoulder level to perform maintenance of line services and/or line construction.

k)         Frequently twists while performing maintenance of line services and/or line construction.

l)          Occasionally climbs and balances on a ladder, as well as poles.

m)       Occasionally kneels and crouches in certain underground installations and pole framing on the ground.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma is essential with (5) year's line person experience and successful completion of the Apprentice Program (if hired at Journeyman level). Must have and maintain a CDL Class A driver’s license (or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire date). A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated.  Successful performance on pre-employment tests may be required.
2. Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required drug test and new hire physical examination.  The incumbent must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.

• SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  1. Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and employees
  2. Ability to prioritize assignments
  3. Understanding of the EPA and PCB regulations
  4. Knowledge of REA Guidelines

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.