Work on Energized Circuits. When work is required on all energized circuits of 240 volts or greater, as a safety measure, either two (2) or more journeymen or a journeyman and a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year apprentice shall work together. This provision shall not limit the installation of power consumption meters by a qualified cut-in/cut-out lineman. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Municipality and the Union, cut-in/cut-out work shall be done by a qualified journeyman lineman. Also as a safety measure, work required on energized current transformers shall require two (2) people.
Work on Energized Circuits. Qualified employees shall work energized primary circuits from a basket truck using 20,000-volt rubber gloves. However, the City shall endeavor to sectionalize and de-energize circuits whenever practical to allow Linemen to perform their duty. No employees will be required to work primary or sub transmission voltages until they have successfully completed a training program which will be provided at the City's expense.
