BTU-Lineman (Apprentice/Journeyman)

Job Description

Job Summary
Performs overhead and underground electric line construction and maintenance for Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to climbing poles, working from an aerial lift, driving trucks, operating equipment, and loading/unloading materials.
Essential Job Functions

• Performs high and low voltage line duties involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission, underground and distribution conductors, structures and equipment.
• Installs, operates and maintains overhead and underground facilities according to BTU standards and the National Electric Safety Code ( NESC ).
• Works with wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
• Uses electric line construction equipment to include, but not limited to, stringing equipment, backhoes, derrick diggers, material handlers and trucks.
• Efficiently and safely performs line work on a pole or in an aerial lift truck.
• Troubleshoots electric customer service problems, distribution and transmission problems as part of a crew.
• Performs electrical work under the direct supervision of a Lead Lineman.
• Loads and unloads material.
• Learns and displays a working knowledge of work rules and safety practices.
• Responds with sound judgment to unusual and hazardous circumstances.
• Maintains responsibility for verifying the condition of all vehicles, equipment and tools provided for use in the performance of work.
• Trains and participates with crew of line technicians, line apprentices, ground helpers and other workers engaged in electric transmission and overhead and underground distribution work activities.
• Represents BTU in a manner conducive to good public relations.
• Assists with recordkeeping and maintains a log of work assigned/performed (hours broken down into specific categories).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications
Apprentice Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma/ GED .
• Work experience in electrical construction, maintenance or repair of electrical/electronic equipment, or other labor/skilled trades experience is preferred.
• Must be able to progress successfully through a four-year apprentice training program. Depending on experience/training, applicants may come in at a higher level within the apprentice program.
• After successful completion of the apprentice program, the Apprentice Lineman shall be advanced to the position of Journeyman Lineman.

Journeyman Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma/ GED .
• Must possess at least three (3) years of work experience as a Lineman performing overhead/underground electric line construction.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Requires at minimum a Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system. Must be able to obtain a Texas Class A commercial driver’s license within 180 days of employment.
• Residence must be within 30-minute response time.