Job Description

Overview:

Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a

Entry Lineman to provide line construction and maintenance for the Corporation's distribution system and to train in the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities

Due to mandated safety requirements, anyone who operates weight-restricted aerial lifts (e.g. a bucket truck) and who must use retrieval systems during the performance of their tasks must maintain a weight of 290 pounds or less - fully dressed, including work boots. Operating these pieces of equipment is an essential function of the job.

Schedule:

4-10 hour shifts per week OT and on-call as needed

Benefits: Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!
Insurance is effective your first day of employment Retirement Security Pension plan! Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching! Annual Bonus Program! Tuition and Certification reimbursement! Learn more HERE

To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com
Responsibilities:

What you will be doing:

The following are major responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position as the scope and duties may change or be temporarily altered based on the current business needs of the Company. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned by the reporting authority.####

Safety and Corporate Standards

- All Steps

Perform

all work in a safe manner, encouraging others to do the same and reporting unsafe situations, environments, and work procedures.

Abide

by all corporate standards, policies, by-laws, rules, and regulations.

Complete

all assigned work in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.

Maintain

a neat and orderly work area.

Effectively

meet job qualification standards as required by OSHA.

Show

concern for members' property and ensure all work areas are left in a clean and safe condition.

Operate

all vehicles in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Visually

check lines, poles, insulators, transformers, service entrances, rights-of-way, etc. for damages or unsafe conditions and report same to immediate supervisor.

Cut

right-of-way and perform landscaping, concrete, and asphalt repairs, as required.

Inspect,

service, and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment daily.

Advise

immediate supervisor of maintenance needs on tools, vehicles, and other equipment.

Assist

in handling emergencies and outages as directed.

Entry Lineman Duties

------------------------

Train

to perform routine line work: underground and overhead construction, line maintenance, and electrical service

.

Operate

truck and assist in loading and unloading material. Properly secure all material when loading.

Check

material in and out of warehouse. Retire old line and facilities.

Maintain

thorough knowledge of current jobs and anticipate needs of

Linemen

and

First-Class Linemen

.

Send

tools and materials up pole with approved hand line and other equipment.

Properly

make up, on the ground, conductor dead end assemblies for

Linemen

.

Set

up reels and help string wire.

Bore

holes, frames and install poles according to specifications.

Dig

trenches and drive in ground rods.

String

, sag, and install armor rods and ties on conductors of all sizes and types on de-energized primary poles and de-energized circuits for training purposes.

Install

and connect transformers, fuse cut-outs, arrestors, switches, and oil circuit reclosures on de-energized structures for training purposes.

Install

riser guard under direct supervision while positioned at least four feet below the lowest point of attachment of primary line to the pole.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

High School

or equivalent

with

a minimum of one-year experience in utility work, construction, heavy laborer or related experience

OR

Certificate from an Accredited Lineman College

with

six months experience in utility work, construction, heavy laborer or related experience.

Ability

to operate machinery and vehicles.

Must

be familiar with basic hand tools.

Ability

to rapidly acquire basic knowledge of corporate procedures, first aid, and safety rules and regulations

Working

knowledge of basic electricity, construction work, and construction units.

Ability

to read and interpret maps and staking sheets and to gain a good working knowledge of all types of metering.

Ability

to gain knowledge of Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA) regulations.

SKILLS:

Must

pass required Job Skills Demonstration.

Ability

to complete and pass required line worker certification program and step level evaluations.

Must

be able to work at heights, climb tall structures and poles, lift, carry and pull heavy objects.

Average

or above average computer skills are desired.

Basic

mechanical aptitude.

Ability

to interact in a professional and courteous manner with co-workers and members.

Ability

to use judgement and reasoning skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

Obtain

valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's permit within three months and a valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's license and relevant endorsements within six months of hire.

Obtain

valid Georgia Flagging Certification within six months of hire

Obtain

valid Cobb County Excavating and Trenching Certification within one year of hire.

Must

supply own hand tools.

PREFERRED:

Previous

utility industry experience.

Previous

experience in an electrical distribution system.

Basic

knowledge of electricity.

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences.

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution.

Own It

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning.

EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace