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MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC CO Line Technician Apprentice in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: LINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR Definitions Used Throughout the Job Description: Direct Supervision: Observing an employee closely enough at working level to provide immediate feedback in case the employee is about to perform an unsafe act (work practice). The purpose of this close supervision is to ensure that proper safety rules, operating procedures, and electrical safety-related work practices are being followed. General Supervision: A Line Technician - Journeyman observing an employee from the immediate area of the structure providing the necessary instruction and direction for the tasks being performed.General Purpose of Work A Line Technician Apprentice - 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 to not more than 300 volts, provided they do not come within close proximity of lines and equipment energized above 300 volts. Any work done on high-voltage equipment will be performed in a de-energized and grounded zone.General Duties: Under Direct Supervision, digs pole and anchor holes, assists in pole setting, ground-assembles material into larger units for line work, hoists and lowers material and tools for linemen by means of a handline, drives ground rods, and attaches ground wires. Under Direct Supervision, must climb poles and work on low-voltage equipment, and mounts crossarms and related equipment. Assists in substation and transformer vault construction and operation and maintenance of low-voltage equipment. Assists in the work required on emergency calls. Rods ducts, pulls cable, cleans and inspects manholes and transformer vaults, and otherwise assists in cable splicing work. Operates Company vehicles. Operates such tools as manually and electrically-operated hand tools; air compressors; air tools; and electric, hydraulic, and associated equipment on vehicles. Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.Qualifications: At least three months\' experience as a Laborer or equivalent experience at MGE or have graduated from an accredited Electric Power Distribution program and demonstration of suitable proficiency in that classification is required. Must have demonstrated satisfactory aptitude and learning ability for the duties of electric distribution system construction, operation, and maintenance. In the first six months, must obtain a Wisconsin CDL, Class A, and maintain it. Must have the stamina to work outdoors under extreme weather conditions. Must have a temperament and personality which enable him/her to work as a member of a crew or work team. Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments.Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired: Acquires and demonstrates a knowledge of the name, purpose, and truck... For full info follow application link. AA/EOE-Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Disabled/Vets ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0E301B664EA14336 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.