Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a Entry Lineman to provide line construction and maintenance for the Corporation’s distribution system and to train in the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities

Due to mandated safety requirements, anyone who operates weight-restricted aerial lifts (e.g. a bucket truck) and who must use retrieval systems during the performance of their tasks must maintain a weight of 290 pounds or less – fully dressed, including work boots. Operating these pieces of equipment is an essential function of the job.

Schedule: 4-10 hour shifts per week *OT and on-call as needed

Benefits:  

• Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!
• Insurance is effective your first day of employment
• Retirement Security Pension plan!
• Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!
• Annual Bonus Program!
• Tuition and Certification reimbursement!
• Learn more HERE

To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com

What you will be doing:

The following are major responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position as the scope and duties may change or be temporarily altered based on the current business needs of the Company. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned by the reporting authority.

Safety and Corporate Standards– All Steps

• Perform all work in a safe manner, encouraging others to do the same and reporting unsafe situations, environments, and work procedures.
• Abide by all corporate standards, policies, by-laws, rules, and regulations.
• Complete all assigned work in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Effectively meet job qualification standards as required by OSHA.
• Show concern for members’ property and ensure all work areas are left in a clean and safe condition.
• Operate all vehicles in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
• Visually check lines, poles, insulators, transformers, service entrances, rights-of-way, etc. for damages or unsafe conditions and report same to immediate supervisor. 
• Cut right-of-way and perform landscaping, concrete, and asphalt repairs, as required.
• Inspect, service, and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment daily.
• Advise immediate supervisor of maintenance needs on tools, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Assist in handling emergencies and outages as directed.

Entry Lineman Duties

• Train to perform routine line work: underground and overhead construction, line maintenance, and electrical service.
• Operate truck and assist in loading and unloading material. Properly secure all material when loading.
• Check material in and out of warehouse. Retire old line and facilities. 
• Maintain thorough knowledge of current jobs and anticipate needs of Linemen and First-Class Linemen.
• Send tools and materials up pole with approved hand line and other equipment.
• Properly make up, on the ground, conductor dead end assemblies for Linemen.
• Set up reels and help string wire.
• Bore holes, frames and install poles according to specifications.
• Dig trenches and drive in ground rods.
• String, sag, and install armor rods and ties on conductors of all sizes and types on de-energized primary poles and de-energized circuits for training purposes.
• Install and connect transformers, fuse cut-outs, arrestors, switches, and oil cir­cuit reclosures on de-energized structures for training purposes.
• Install riser guard under direct supervision while positioned at least four feet below the lowest point of attachment of primary line to the pole.

Minimum Requirements: 

High School or equivalent with a minimum of one-year experience in utility work, construction, heavy laborer or related experience OR Certificate from an Accredited Lineman College with six months experience in utility work, construction, heavy laborer or related experience.

Ability to operate machinery and vehicles.

Must be familiar with basic hand tools.

Ability to rapidly acquire basic knowledge of corporate procedures, first aid, and safety rules and regulations

Working knowledge of basic electricity, construction work, and construction units.

Ability to read and interpret maps and staking sheets and to gain a good working knowledge of all types of metering.

Ability to gain knowledge of Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA) regulations.                                                                                                                                        

SKILLS:

Must pass required Job Skills Demonstration.

Ability to complete and pass required line worker certification program and step level evaluations.                                                                                      

Must be able to work at heights, climb tall structures and poles, lift, carry and pull heavy objects. 

Average or above average computer skills are desired.

Basic mechanical aptitude.

Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with co-workers and members.

Ability to use judgement and reasoning skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

Obtain valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's permit within three months and a valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver’s license and relevant endorsements within six months of hire.        

Obtain valid Georgia Flagging Certification within six months of hire                       

Obtain valid Cobb County Excavating and Trenching Certification within one year of hire.

Must supply own hand tools.     

PREFERRED:

Previous utility industry experience. 

Previous experience in an electrical distribution system.

Basic knowledge of electricity.

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences. 

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution. 

Own It

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning. 

EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace