Apprentice Lineman

The City of Fairburn is seeking to fill an Apprentice Lineman position. This position will be assigned to the apprenticeship program and under direct supervision will be responsible for the installation maintenance alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines underground cables electrical substations and related electrical equipment. This is a progressive working/training position to becoming a qualified Electric Lineman. Reports to the Electric Superintendent.

Hiring Range: $22.89 Hourly Rate

Work Days/Hours: Monday Friday
7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Posting Start: 05/08/2025

Posting End: 05/15/2025

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be assigned to the apprenticeship program and under direct supervision will be responsible for the installation maintenance alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines underground cables electrical substations and related electrical equipment. This is a progressive working/training position to becoming a qualified Electric Lineman. Reports to the Electric Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of equipment machinery and tools used in construction maintenance and repair of power distribution systems (which may include a dump truck backhoe trencher bucket truck line truck boring rig tension rig tamp tractor phasing stick voltage ohmmeter breakers regulators hydraulic tools jackhammer air compressor pipe horn post hole digger shovel axe saw chain saw mechanic tools etc.).
• Performs manual work functions associated with substation maintenance as well as construction maintenance and repair of power distribution systems (which may include assisting with laying/installing pipe boring under roads/driveways pouring concrete trimming tree limbs and bushes digging holes or trenches driving ground rods shoveling materials lifting/moving heavy materials flagging traffic etc).
• Assists in installing maintaining and repairing underground and overhead structures including high mast lighting and streetlight systems poles cables and related equipment to carry power transmission/distribution lines used to conduct electrical energy between generating stations substations and consumers.
• Assists in installing transformers insulators lightning arresters switches wire conductors and auxiliary equipment to poles Reconstructs existing lines and related fittings.
• Assists in installing transformers insulators lightning arresters switches wire conductors and auxiliary equipment to poles.
• Assists in opening switches or clamping grounding device to energized equipment to deenergize lines or accessories.
• Transports loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects; maintains adequate supply of equipment tools supplies and materials on trucks for use at work sites.
• Participates in and completes the Accredited Apprentice Lineman Training program through the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG); completes homework and classroom assignments with written testing handson testing and all other duties as required.
• Adheres to safety rules and to national state and local codes.
• Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes inclement weather or other emergency situations and requires oncall assignment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and supplemented by one (1) year of related experience and vocational electrical training; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Class A or B CDL drivers license required. Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within one year of hire date.

Special Requirements:

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires preemployment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a preemployment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.

This position is deemed safetysensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods practices tools materials and equipment involved in the construction maintenance and repair of an electric utility system.
• Knowledge of safety work practices and procedures andrelevant state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of pertinent firstaid principles and techniques including resuscitation methods.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate audit and assess data using established criteria; includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternative.
• Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in person and over the phone.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player take the initiative and make constructive recommendations to improve overall departmental efficiency.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks coats vests hard hats boots goggles gloves reflective vest and other safety devices.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate personal computer hardware and software associated with UPC locate activities.
• Skill in use of operating hand and power tools vehicles and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and that may involve the lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors sounds depth texture and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity rain fumes temperature and noise extremes machinery vibrations electric currents traffic hazards toxic agents disease or pathogenic substances. May be required to work outside regularly scheduled hours and be available for emergency and/or prearranged work when called upon.

The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.