Electrical Apprentice

*POSITION SUMMARY:* Under the supervision of the City of Girard Director of Electric Utility, the Electric Apprentice is a mid-level, non-exempt position under FLSA. This employee assists Joumeyman(s) with the maintenance of power lines, electrical equipment and transformers. This employee may also be required to receive training related to the power plant and energy procurement. Setting poles and maintaining safety at the work site is required. This position receives at least (48) months of training under a Journeyman. This employee should possess a strong mechanical and technical aptitude. *ESSENTIAL* *FUNCTIONS:* * Partake in training and learning activities * Maintain/Gather lmowledge of the electrical system for the City of Girard * Assist Joumeyman(s) repair and maintain primary and secondary electrical lines * Operate departmental equipment including bucket truck, digger truck and back hoe * Maintain safety at the work site * Assist with the building and hanging of new primary and secondary lines * Assist with rebuilding of pole arms and pole hardware * Check for power outages and investigate for causes * Assist in the de-energizing of power lines and accessories * Climbs poles, and assists with the construction of concrete transformer pads and placement of buried lines * Replaces poles, transformers, fuses, brealcers, and insulators * Upgrades all meter hook-ups in business and residential areas * Repairs street lights and trims trees * Performs building and facility maintenance * Assist Joumeyman(s) work primary electric lines hot if the need arises within the safety guidelines * Assist Joumeyman(s) *MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:* * Assist other departments as the need arises * Assist with wiring duties for City property and traffic lights * Install banners and decorations * Participate in "on-call" and "plant readings" system * Maintain grounds * Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned CLASSIFICATION NON-EXEMPT APPLICABLE ELIGIBLE WORKING CONDITIONS: MANUAL LABOR ADVERSE WEATHER ELECTRICITY LONG HOURS HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS POSITION REQUIREMENTS *Experience: *Must pass two sections of Electric Lineman Correspondence Course. Must satisfactorily complete eighteen (18) months of experience as a Groundman, or equivalent. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment. *Education: *A high school diploma or GED is required and a vocational technical degree in electricity or additional training is preferred. This employee must possess a valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License (CDL). *Technical Skills: *Working knowledge of electricity, safety procedures, line construction and a working knowledge of mathematics and equipment maintenance is required. This employee must be able to operate generators, chain saws, bucket truck, digger truck, back hoe, voltmeters, and other departmental equipment with a high degree of efficiency. The ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, written instructions and records is required. This employee should possess strong communications and mechanical skills. *Problem Solving: *Independent problem solving is a factor in this position. This employee encounters problems with the assistance of power outages under extreme weather conditions. *Decision Malting: *Independent decision malting is a factor in this position. This employee makes decisions about malting necessary repairs and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner. *Supervision: *This employee is subject to frequent supervision from the Director of the Electric Utility and receives work direction and training from Journeyman(s). This employee has minimal supervisory duties. *Financial Accountability: *This employee is responsible for the safe operation of departmental equipment but does not participate in the annual budget process. *Personal Relations: *Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, supervisory personnel and occasional contact with the City Administrator is expected. *Working Conditions: *Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, electricity, confined areas, heavy machinery, excessive noise, heights and all types of weather conditions is expected. *Physical Reqnirements: *Manual labor including the ability to operate heavy machinery, climb poles and lift heavy loads is required daily within this position. Pay: From $15.42 per hour Expected hours: No less than 36.0 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person