Black & Veatch
4672 - Lineman Apprentice 1
Black & Veatch
Company:
Bird Electric Enterprises
Req ID:
112715
Opportunity Type:
Craft (non-union)
Full time/Part time:
Full-Time
Project Only Hire:
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
Job Summary:
Assist lineman in the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. May erect poles and light or heavy‑duty transmission towers.
Key Responsibilities
Use appropriate hand (i.e., drill, screwdriver) and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, install, test or repair cables or wires and install all other related items in accordance with plans and specifications.
Help install, maintain, inspect, test and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers and switches according to electrical diagrams and specifications.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck‑mounted buckets to access equipment.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites; travel in trucks, helicopters and airplanes to inspect lines.
Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical‑testing instruments.
Dig holes using augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines or street light lines using hand tools, epoxies or specialized equipment.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Attach cross‑arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them; replace or straighten damaged poles.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock or operate a manlift.
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested; engage with your work team to ensure zero injuries.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
Participate in all pre‑job work planning and safety discussions; identify hazards and take corrective action.
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
Understand, support, and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Listen to co‑workers’ suggestions and safety concerns; provide feedback when appropriate.
Coordinate work with other crafts and co‑workers on the job.
Preferred Qualifications
NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
Minimum Qualifications
1000 proven hours working as a lineman or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training and a working knowledge of lineman craft.
Developing knowledge of the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems and transmission towers and lines.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools (see Lineman helper tool list).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certifications
NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical construction site environment.
Requires working in cramped work spaces and awkward positions.
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (below 32 F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather.
Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable noise levels.
Work around hazardous equipment.
This position is considered safety sensitive.
Lift and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds.
Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined and cluttered places, uneven areas.
Full range of motion and flexibility required.
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to procedure.
Requires repetitive movement.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Work up to a 12‑hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity BVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Company:
Bird Electric Enterprises
Req ID:
112715
Opportunity Type:
Craft (non-union)
Full time/Part time:
Full-Time
Project Only Hire:
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
Job Summary:
Assist lineman in the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. May erect poles and light or heavy‑duty transmission towers.
Key Responsibilities
Use appropriate hand (i.e., drill, screwdriver) and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, install, test or repair cables or wires and install all other related items in accordance with plans and specifications.
Help install, maintain, inspect, test and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers and switches according to electrical diagrams and specifications.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck‑mounted buckets to access equipment.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites; travel in trucks, helicopters and airplanes to inspect lines.
Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical‑testing instruments.
Dig holes using augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines or street light lines using hand tools, epoxies or specialized equipment.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Attach cross‑arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them; replace or straighten damaged poles.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock or operate a manlift.
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested; engage with your work team to ensure zero injuries.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
Participate in all pre‑job work planning and safety discussions; identify hazards and take corrective action.
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
Understand, support, and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Listen to co‑workers’ suggestions and safety concerns; provide feedback when appropriate.
Coordinate work with other crafts and co‑workers on the job.
Preferred Qualifications
NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
Minimum Qualifications
1000 proven hours working as a lineman or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training and a working knowledge of lineman craft.
Developing knowledge of the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems and transmission towers and lines.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools (see Lineman helper tool list).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certifications
NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical construction site environment.
Requires working in cramped work spaces and awkward positions.
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (below 32 F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather.
Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable noise levels.
Work around hazardous equipment.
This position is considered safety sensitive.
Lift and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds.
Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined and cluttered places, uneven areas.
Full range of motion and flexibility required.
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to procedure.
Requires repetitive movement.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Work up to a 12‑hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity BVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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