Supervisory Duties

• Supervision of other lineman, apprentice lineman and/or laborer position as

Pre-requisites:

• Completion of a qualified four-year apprentice lineman/line-worker training program with certification of the successful completion of the program or proof of previous employment as a journeyman lineman by another utility with a minimum of 4-years’
• Class A CDL with a satisfactory driving and safety record
• Working knowledge of the duties of the position with knowledge or ability to learn RUS construction specifications and a portion of the National Electric Safety Code,
• Manual dexterity to maintain proper safety while performing work from the pole in hooks or in the bucket, while driving the line truck and in normal operation of a winch truck, line construction vehicle(s), snowmobiles, four- wheelers or other tools,
• Ability to read, write and do arithmetic,
• Ability to communicate clearly,
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and prioritize job tasks,
• Ability to analyze information, coordinate people and resources and communicate with a variety of co-workers.
• Thorough knowledge of first aid and CPR,
• Basic computer knowledge
• Willingness to attend courses relating to this area of work,
• Personal characteristics shall include integrity, self-motivation, positive professional image, courtesy, good attendance, and excellent problem
• Willingness to work at either YVEA office as needed

Essential Functions:

Employee performs duties around energized and de-energized electric plant and moving mechanical parts.

• Physical Effort and Dexterity: Work is heavy and requires exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and carrying of 10 to 50 pounds is required. Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent. Job requires standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching a majority of the Performs work on poles at heights of up to 100 feet, normally in awkward positions. May spend long periods of time driving and/or riding in line construction vehicles to reach remote areas of the service territory. Work may be performed in confined spaces in awkward positions. Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt, toxic or caustic chemicals may occur.
• Visual Acuity, Hearing & Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly for work and safety The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Environment/Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in weather conditions that vary from sub-zero cold to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions and in terrain from flat urban to extreme mountainous rural areas, mostly at elevations 6,000 feet or more above sea level. Some overnight travel to re-current training and