Line Technician Apprentice

JOB REQUIREMENTS: LINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR Definitions UsedThroughout the Job Description: Direct Supervision: Observing anemployee closely enough at working level to provide immediate feedbackin case the employee is about to perform an unsafe act (work practice).The purpose of this close supervision is to ensure that proper safetyrules, operating procedures, and electrical safety-related workpractices are being followed. General Supervision: A Line Technician -Journeyman observing an employee from the immediate area of thestructure providing the necessary instruction and direction for thetasks being performed.General Purpose of Work A Line TechnicianApprentice - 1st Step may, under Direct Supervision (first six months)or General Supervision (second six months) of a Line Technician -Journeyman, climb poles and work on low-voltage equipment energized tonot more than 300 volts, provided they do not come within closeproximity of lines and equipment energized above 300 volts. Any workdone on high-voltage equipment will be performed in a de-energized andgrounded zone.General Duties: Under Direct Supervision, digs pole andanchor holes, assists in pole setting, ground-assembles material intolarger units for line work, hoists and lowers material and tools forlinemen by means of a handline, drives ground rods, and attaches groundwires. Under Direct Supervision, must climb poles and work onlow-voltage equipment, and mounts crossarms and related equipment.Assists in substation and transformer vault construction and operationand maintenance of low-voltage equipment. Assists in the work requiredon emergency calls. Rods ducts, pulls cable, cleans and inspectsmanholes and transformer vaults, and otherwise assists in cable splicingwork. Operates Company vehicles. Operates such tools as manually andelectrically-operated hand tools; air compressors; air tools; andelectric, hydraulic, and associated equipment on vehicles. Performsother incidental and related duties as assigned.Qualifications: At leastthree months' experience as a Laborer or equivalent experience at MGEor have graduated from an accredited Electric Power Distribution programand demonstration of suitable proficiency in that classification isrequired. Must have demonstrated satisfactory aptitude and learningability for the duties of electric distribution system construction,operation, and maintenance. In the first six months, must obtain aWisconsin CDL, Class A, and maintain it. Must have the stamina to workoutdoors under extreme weather conditions. Must have a temperament andpersonality which enable him/her to work as a member of a crew or workteam. Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency workassignments.Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired: Acquires anddemonstrates a knowledge of the name, purpose, and truck... For fullinfo follow application link. AA/EOE-Minorities/Females/GenderIdentity/Sexual Orientation/Disabled/Vets APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0E301B664EA14336 Qualified females,minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans areencouraged to apply.

Created: 2025-12-22