Job purpose

 A technical services apprentice is an entry-level technician that will learn the tools and skills necessary to become a technician.  
 

Duties and responsibilities

 

• Provide support to all technicians, including supervisor
• Prepare all tools and equipment for scheduled jobs
• Must become familiar with using various types of test equipment such as multi-meters and meter test boards, hand and power tools.
• Ability to learn and understand electronic control equipment
• Must become familiar with satellite radio and satellite internet systems
• Ability to inventory various types or parts and equipment
• Ability to perform building maintenance as necessary
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
• Maintain confidential information

Qualifications

 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess a valid Texas drivers’ license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Must possess oral and written communications skills in the English language
• Must possess good interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees, members, suppliers and consultants
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Working conditions

 

• Must be able to work under adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold, high winds or stormy conditions, available to respond in emergency situations
• Work may be performed in an awkward position including stooping, bending, crawling, climbing, etc. in the installation, repair and service of wiring and apparatus
• Ability to work in a confined area/space
• Some heavy lifting may be required
• To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees
• Some overtime hours may be required
• Subject to travel which may include overnight stay

Physical requirements

 

• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must be able to work at various heights
• Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights
• Frequently lifts materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds
• Occasionally lifts items that weigh up to 100 pounds
• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required
• Must be capable of digging trenches for conduit and cabling runs

Direct reports

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