POSITION - Union: U.C.&M. Apprentice

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NY - Hornell

HOURLY RATE: $36.63 - $37.63

Responsibilities

• Under directive supervision does the less complicated construction and maintenance work on dead conductors, structures and equipment.

• Assists 1st Class and 2nd Class U.C.&M Men in the performance of the more involved work.

• Will be expected to acquire pole climbing skills necessary in the performance of U.C.&M, work. Under close supervision works on energized conductors, structures and equipment not exceeding 600 volts.

• May be required to perform such work as driving truck and operating winch: cleaning parts, oiling, taping, soldering, minor servicing of electrical equipment; install simple power and lighting circuits, installing, removing, connecting or disconnecting electric meters and services.

• Performs other related or less skilled work as directed. Must acquire knowledge and skills necessary for advancement to U.C.&M. Man 2nd Class. The knowledge and skills acquired will be determined by an appropriate test.

Experience, Education and Special Information Required:

• Should have had at least one year's experience as Laborer 1/c in the Maintenance Department, or its equivalent.

• Must have the ability to learn the work of the Maintenance Department as indicated by an appropriate test.

• Must be able to perform semi-routine operations of moderate complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available.

• Equivalent to four years of high school; or two years of high school plus two years' apprenticeship or trade school training.

• Must be able to qualify for an automobile operator's license.

Qualifications

Physical Qualification

• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.

• Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

Personal Qualification

• Should possess temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.

• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and under unusual or special working conditions as required.

Competencies

• Be a role model

• Be agile

• Collaborate and Share

• Develop Self and Others

• Empower to grow

• Focus to achieve results

• Technical Skills

Mobility Information

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