This is an “at will” apprentice training position or a Line Work position within the Electrical department responsible for assisting in rebuilding, installing, repairing of electrical and fiber optic lines in the Marietta Power service area.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Must weigh no more than 280 lbs. due to the weight limitations and safety requirements of the equipment.
- Must have completed a formal apprentice line worker program with a minimum of four years verifiable experience and successfully complete all sections of the comprehensive line worker test within the first 30 days of employment.
- Must meet all job qualification standards required by APPA, OSHA, NESC, and Marietta Power.
- Must have a valid Georgia Class A commercial driver's license, and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, to include no DUI’s in the last 5 years.
- Must have a working knowledge of overhead line work, including transformers (three-phase and single-phase), reclosers, capacitor banks, and sectionlizers.
- Must have a working knowledge of underground line work, including termination of primary cables, three-phase and single-phase transformers, switching cubicles, fault locating, and repairing (includes switch-out, isolates, and grounding).
- Knowledge and skill using all tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical line work.
- Knowledge and application of the safety methods and equipment used when working with live electrical lines.
- Ability to work around high voltage lines without direct supervision.
- Knowledge, skill and ability in climbing poles and working at various heights.
- Ability to apply basic math in making job-related calculations.
- Ability to communicate with subordinates, BLW supervisors, and engineers to provide technical assistance, training, or make suggestions to simplify job and increase work quality and efficiency.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply all related code and specification manuals, including the APPA and National Electric Safety Codes.
- Ability to understand and respond to written job orders and accurately interpret blueprints.
- Must have a valid Georgia flagging certification, First Aid and CPR certification, or obtain within work test period.
- Ability to obtain ITS certification within work test period.
