OBJECTIVES: Provides 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.
2. Reports safety violations to Line Superintendent.
3. Makes contact with consumers before doing work that may affect them.
4. Keeps field records and field materials inventory.
5. Must be able to climb poles and perform necessary work in adverse climatic conditions.
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.
8. Constructs and maintains energized distribution overhead and underground lines and related equipment by doing all ordinary work safely and without special supervision.
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.
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.
11. Inspects work after completion to make certain it has been done properly and in accordance with applicable specifications and codes.
12. Must be able to troubleshoot and effect repairs following all distribution line related outages, at any time, day or night, with minimum supervision.
13. Completes work assignments safely and within reasonable time while keeping cost of labor and material within accepted limits.
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.
15. Maintains working knowledge of the most up-to-date and effective techniques of First Aid and CPR, including pole top rescue.
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.
17. Construct utility facilities as part of the Cooperative’s joint construction and operations program and assist with necessary maintenance and repair as directed by Line Superintendent. In the absence of the Line Superintendent and Electric Operations Manager, the Telecom Operations Manager is authorized to make assignments as they determine to be in the best interest of the Cooperative.
18. Works cooperatively with other departments as required providing the best possible utility services to Nushagak Cooperative’s member-owners.  May, from time-to-time be assigned to assist other departments in a different job classification, as required, to address special situations and utility needs.
19. Assist Journeyman Technician and/or CATV Technician, and Power Plant Superintendent, as directed by the Line Superintendent. Ordinarily, this assistance will be limited to providing assistance with construction or equipment operating duties.
20. Able to work on-call and outside their regularly scheduled hours, to be available to assist after hours and on weekends for emergency and/or pre-arranged work.
21. Trains and provides guidance to Apprentice Lineman.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
23. Develop and maintain a positive cooperative image.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Able to push, pull, lift and position tools, equipment and structural material weighing in excess of 100 pounds, the ability to grip and hold lines and ropes with up to 75 pounds weight on them.
2. Able to work with both arms overhead.
3. Able to work with small components.
4. Able to perform duties involving prolonged standing, sitting, crouching and/or stooping.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work will be performed inside environmentally controlled offices and outside in the field in potentially inclement weather. Work will include climbing poles. Must be able to work flexible hours including: scheduled on-call, weekends, holidays, before and after designated shift hours. Must be willing to travel within our rural service area. Modes of travel may include: small planes, ATV’s, boats, helicopters, and snow machines.

Capable of working without connection to cell phone for extended periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
2. Must obtain or be able to obtain a valid Alaska Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
3. Must obtain or be able to obtain Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
4. Must possess or be able to possess the Alaska State Certification of Fitness classification for Journeyman Lineman within one (1) year from the date of hire.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisor, co-workers, contractors, and members: verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read, maintain and create cable plant and facilities documentation, including circuit drawings, maps and cable records.

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