· Learn basics of overhead and URD construction and become familiar with RUS specifications and the National Electric Code.

· Assist in building line and facilities as directed.

· Help load and unload poles, transformers, and other items. Help check material in and out of the warehouse.

· Responsible for material and tools being stored properly and in an orderly manner on his/her assigned vehicle.

· Respond to after-hours trouble on a rotating basis and is dependably available for duty during inclement weather adversely affecting the Cooperative’s electrical system.

· Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

· Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.

· Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

Duties Apprentice II

All duties in level III and the following additional duties;

· Perform line construction and maintenance tasks under the direction of a Journeyman rated Line Technician.

· Observe hazardous and unsafe conditions on the system and report them to the Line Supervisor.

· Ensure that tools and assigned equipment are properly placed on the vehicles and that truck and equipment are properly maintained.

· Operate and maintain hydraulic boom, hole digger and trenching/back hoe equipment. Perform pole hauling, framing, setting and other ground work.

· Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

· Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

Duties Apprentice I

All duties level in levels III & II, and the following additional duties;

· Perform line construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and URD distribution lines under supervision of a Journeyman rated Line Technician.

· Patrol the line and check for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions; notify foreman or supervisor of problems found.

· Perform the duties of a grounds man, equipment operator and lineman. See that trucks, tools, and assigned equipment are properly used and kept in good working order.

· Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

· Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.

· Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

 LEVEL UP: APPRENTICE PATH