Lineman

Hour-based

ONET: 49-9051.00

4

Years

8000h

On-the-job training

Classroom instruction topics

Core Skill I - Describe Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems
Core Skill I - Locate and Follow Company Policy
Core Skill I - Know and Observe Limits of Approach
Core Skill I - Apply First Aid and CPR
Core Skill I - Use Lineman Rescue Techniques
Core Skill I - Electric Fundamentals
Core Skill I - Identify and Use Firefighting Techniques
Core Skill I - Use Grounding Techniques
Core Skill I - Use Communication Techniques and Equipment
Core Skill I - Operate Vehicles
Core Skill I - Use Standard Rigging Practices
Core Skill I - Use Appropriate Climbing Techniques
Core Skill I - Identify Line Status
Core Skill I - Maintain Public Safety and Environmental Protection
Core Skill I - Read and Interpret Prints
Core Skill I - Develop Job Plans
Core Skill II - Clear and Maintain Rights of Way
Core Skill II - Read Meters
Core Skill II - Perform Line Patrol
Core Skill II - Select and Install Poles
Core Skill II - Coordinate and Supervise Civil Work
Core Skill II - Operate Specialized Equipment
Core Skill II - Inspect and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Core Skill II - Operate Test Instruments
Core Skill II - Complete Necessary Reports and Recordkeeping
Core Skill II - Take Live Lines and Clearances
Core Skill II - Describe Substation Operation
Core Skill II - Describe Line Protection and Switches
Core Skill II - Transformation
Distribution Line Maintenance - Handle Trouble Calls
Distribution Line Maintenance - Perform Switching
Distribution Line Maintenance - Maintain Poles
Distribution Line Maintenance - Install and Maintain Lighting Equipment
Distribution Line Maintenance - Select and Coordinate Fusing
Distribution Line Construction - Install Customer Service and Meter
Distribution Line Construction - Identify Distribution Line Components
Distribution Line Construction - Measure and Stake Lines
Distribution Line Construction - Transport Materials
Distribution Line Construction - Install Guys and Anchors
Distribution Line Construction - String and Splice Conductors
Distribution Line Construction - Regulating and Control Equipment
URD Construction & Maintenance - Identify URD Components
URD Construction & Maintenance - URD Work Practices
URD Construction & Maintenance - Install URD Duct and Apparatus
URD Construction & Maintenance - Perform URD Switching
URD Construction & Maintenance - Install Cables, Terminations and Splices
URD Construction & Maintenance - Troubleshoot URD Systems
URD Line Construction & Maintenance - Install Transmission Structures, Guys and Anchors
URD Line Construction & Maintenance - String and Splice Transmission Lines
URD Line Construction & Maintenance - Maintain Transmission Lines
Live Line Maintenance - Introduction to Live Line Work
Live Line Maintenance - Select and Inspect Live Line Tools and Equipment
Live Line Maintenance - Calculate Weights and Forces Using Live Line Rigging Techniques
Live Line Maintenance - Install Covers and Barriers
Live Line Maintenance - Perform Distribution Live Line Maintenance
Live Line Maintenance - Perform Transmission Live Line Maintenance
Live Line Maintenance - Class III Rubber Glove Work Procedures
Review Modules - Mid-term Review Module
Review Modules - Final Review Module

On-the-job training

Erecting and setting poles and towers
Use and care of climbing tools
Safety - learn rules for protection of life and property
Attaching necessary crossers, transformers, circuit breakers, cutouts, lightning arresters, anchors, guys, and messenger wires to such structures
Stringing, sagging, insulating, attaching and connecting of conductors
Installation of underground conduit systems, including conduit, laterals, vaults, sewer drains and grounds
Transformers (Distribution) - size, protective devices, fuses and grounding, testing (voltage. Load and ratio), primary and secondary connections most frequently used, coordination and distribution of load on transformers in bank
Transformers, street lighting groups, protective and control devices
Circuits - methods of testing for open ground, crosses and shorts
Substations (Operation) - automatic and manual control fusing, distribution and switching of circuits
Hot Work
Public relations

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Program

Western Cooperative Electric

Headquarters location

Wa Keeney, KS (67672)

State

Kansas

Industries

Utilities

Construction

Government

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