Lineman Apprentice I
A successful candidate in the position of Lineman Apprentice I will, under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman or Lineman Foreman, be trained to maintain and construct high voltage lines throughout the Northwest. Lineman Apprentices will be trained to perform this work on wood pole and steel tower lines through 500kV alternating current (AC) and 1000kV direct current (DC). A Lineman Apprentice I:
Performs construction and maintenance work (including hot line maintenance) on either wood pole or steel tower lines including excavations and footings, framing and erecting towers and poles, hanging insulators and hardware, and stringing, sagging and clipping conductors. Replaces or repairs damaged steel towers, wood poles, crossarms, and conductors; relocates towers and poles; inspects and treats wood poles; and replaces insulators. Performs, or supervises, right-of-way maintenance work such as brush and weed control, cutting or topping dangerous trees, seeding cover crops for erosion control. Repairs access roads and installs or repairs bridges, culverts, fences and gates. Maintains microwave towers, antennas, and airway lighting installations; performs maintenance tasks in substations, involving overhead line work and other tasks requiring the use of line maintenance equipment. Patrols transmission lines and reports conditions of lines. Takes clearances and occasionally performs switching at unattended substations and line sectionalizing disconnect switches. Completes associated documentation required of the above listed tasks. Drives 25% of the time in all weather conditions. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen-out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out elements, will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice such as:
Experience training or working in a vocational or trade related field or willingness and ability to learn a trade. Job Elements:
Aptitude and Interest to Learn Trade Theory and Practice (Screen-out). Ability to Follow Directions in a Shop. Reliability and Dependability Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Troubleshooting (Electrical) In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position, you must pass a written aptitude examination demonstrating your potential for learning and advancing in a Lineman Apprentice position. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Trades Apprenticeship Test takes approximately 3-4 hours of time and will cover the following areas:
high school level algebra and geometry; dexterity; arithmetic computations; ability to follow instructions and mechanical aptitude. You must take the test with Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, OR in order to continue to receive consideration, failure to do so will result in disqualification from this position. Failure to pass the examination will result in an ineligible rating. Only those applicants who attend a testing session and pass the written aptitude examination, prepared by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will receive further consideration for the position. Testing sessions will be held June 26th and 27th 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The next Lineman Apprentice 1 class is scheduled to begin in January 2021. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performs construction and maintenance work (including hot line maintenance) on either wood pole or steel tower lines including excavations and footings, framing and erecting towers and poles, hanging insulators and hardware, and stringing, sagging and clipping conductors. Replaces or repairs damaged steel towers, wood poles, crossarms, and conductors; relocates towers and poles; inspects and treats wood poles; and replaces insulators. Performs, or supervises, right-of-way maintenance work such as brush and weed control, cutting or topping dangerous trees, seeding cover crops for erosion control. Repairs access roads and installs or repairs bridges, culverts, fences and gates. Maintains microwave towers, antennas, and airway lighting installations; performs maintenance tasks in substations, involving overhead line work and other tasks requiring the use of line maintenance equipment. Patrols transmission lines and reports conditions of lines. Takes clearances and occasionally performs switching at unattended substations and line sectionalizing disconnect switches. Completes associated documentation required of the above listed tasks. Drives 25% of the time in all weather conditions. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen-out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out elements, will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice such as:
Experience training or working in a vocational or trade related field or willingness and ability to learn a trade. Job Elements:
Aptitude and Interest to Learn Trade Theory and Practice (Screen-out). Ability to Follow Directions in a Shop. Reliability and Dependability Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Troubleshooting (Electrical) In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position, you must pass a written aptitude examination demonstrating your potential for learning and advancing in a Lineman Apprentice position. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Trades Apprenticeship Test takes approximately 3-4 hours of time and will cover the following areas:
high school level algebra and geometry; dexterity; arithmetic computations; ability to follow instructions and mechanical aptitude. You must take the test with Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, OR in order to continue to receive consideration, failure to do so will result in disqualification from this position. Failure to pass the examination will result in an ineligible rating. Only those applicants who attend a testing session and pass the written aptitude examination, prepared by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will receive further consideration for the position. Testing sessions will be held June 26th and 27th 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The next Lineman Apprentice 1 class is scheduled to begin in January 2021. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
2810 High Voltage Electrician - Salary Range:
$34.35 to $50.52 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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