Working at the PUD

Power Systems Wireman Apprentice
The apprentice shall be given such experience and instruction as is necessary to develop into a practical, skilled, competent craftsman in her/his classification and in so far as practicable, this will cover all branches of the trade.On-the-job training will consist of the following but not limited to:

1. Layout of new construction and installations from engineering drawings.

2. Installation, adjustment, repair and maintenance of switching equipment.

3. Wiring, testing of control meter and relay circuits and equipment.

4. Installation and maintenance of transformers.

5. Substation inspection.

6. Shop repair of electrical equipment.

7. Installation and maintenance of batteries, battery chargers and miscellaneous control equipment.

8. Installation and maintenance of voltage regulators and accessory equipment.

9. Power wiring and bus-bar installation.

There is a total of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training. The apprentice is also required to attend classroom instruction for a minimum of 144 hours per year on his/her own time.

The following personal tools shall be acquired by completion of first, second, and third periods of apprenticeship:

1st period: Tool box, allen wrenches, pliers and side cutters, assorted screw drivers, center punch, ballpeen hammer, steel tape, goggles, open-end wrenches 3/8" – 1".2nd period: Spin-tights, combination square, stacon pliers, champ combinations bolt cutter-wire stripper.3rd period: Needle nose pliers, vise grips, crescent wrenches 6", 8", 10" and a set of box-end wrenches.