2nd Step Apprentice/Journeyman Line Technician

The 2^nd Step Apprentice/Journeyman Line Technician constructs or maintains overhead and underground electrical distribution lines in a safe, reliable and timely manner which will provide SWCE members safe, reliable service with minimal outage hours or interference.

At SWCE we are a Team! Team Members are empowered to spend most of their time doing SWCE’s hands-on work.

Leading by example, a Team Member’s focus is to:

Successfully carry out daily work, implement process improvements, suggest new ideas, serve on Teams, and proactively identify and resolve problems.

Participate in setting goals and investigate training opportunities to build their skill set which allows work objectives to further the cooperative's strategy.

Work cooperatively across departments, communicate effectively and be responsive.

All Team Members are accountable to SWCE's vision and mission, serving the membership and Team with servant leadership, dedication to safety and following the Team Member handbook.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Performs assigned work as a crew member under the direction of the Line Crew Foreman with supervision in compliance with established RUS, NEC, and MVEC specifications, codes, safety rules, and general operating procedures.

Performs work on crews as assigned in construction of new overhead single or three phase lines, including framing, setting and anchoring poles, stringing wires, hanging overhead equipment; hot line work in accordance with classification; loading/unloading materials; and completing the job according to the specifications and orders in a safe, reliable and timely manner.

Contributes to the work effort by offering help on the crew as appropriate or required to ensure a safe, reliable and timely result.

Performs work on crews as assigned in construction of new single or three phase underground lines, including terminating transformers and underground cable; burying wire or cable; setting up switching cabinets; hot line work in accordance with classification; loading/unloading material; and competing the job according to the specifications and orders in a safe, reliable and timely manner.

Ensures that terminations on cables, transformers and switch gear are correct and will perform as expected.

Landscapes area to its original condition, leaving a good impression of SWCE and its field personnel.

Maintains the overhead and underground electrical distribution systems as scheduled or required, with the goal to restore service as safely and promptly as possible.

Operates vehicles and construction equipment in a safe, reliable manner always in compliance with SWCE standards and procedures.

Being familiar with and knowledgeable of how to operate cable locating equipment.

Contributes to the coordinated effort by carrying out assigned duties and accountabilities in a safe, reliable, timely manner.

Consistently applies safety practices on the job to help minimize accidents and hazards to SWCE personnel and the general public at a construction site or in transit to or from a work site.

Responds to outages in a timely manner, carefully evaluating the situation before acting to restore service.

Develops a good working knowledge of overall RUS, NEC codes and specifications, and the internal SWCE operations such as the mapping system, staking sheets, and System Operation Orders.

Participates actively in established safety training and instruction programs, and consistently applies what is presented in terms of safety codes, rules and procedures.

Becomes skilled in first-aid and pole-top rescue procedures necessary to help ensure a prompt response in case of an accident or emergency.

Maintains a good working relationship with the general public on a regular basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Line Technician Certificate from a certified vocational school or equivalent

At least 4000 hours in a Power Line worker Apprentice Program.

At least 2 years of field experience with Rural Utilities Service construction practices.

Valid Class A MN Commercial Driver’s License

SAFETY CLASS:

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. This position is subject to pre-employment drug screens. This position is also subject to random drug screening during employment. Both screenings include cannabis and hemp-derived products.

If you are a safety-oriented, hard-working, quality-conscious individual who enjoys working outdoors, please send your resume to careers@swce.coop. Position open until filled.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.