Electric Line Worker

Major Duties

• Constructs and maintains overhead electrical lines; repairs sagging wires and overhead equipment connected to the electrical system
• Performs electrical building code inspections
• Operates off-road equipment in construction and maintenance of utility lines
• Serves as lead worker in assisting and training crew workers
• Secures new wires and insulators to splice wires to adjoining sections of line and complete electrical circuit
• Responds to customer service calls related to power outages, accidents, fires and weather conditions
• Detaches existing wires and transfers new wires to utility poles in projects involving system upgrades in electrical voltage capacity
• Sets residential single-phase and commercial poly-phase meters; makes load checks and provides other customer services
• Installs and maintains streetlights, including overhead and underground lighting and residential and commercial security lights
• Identifies location of circuits and cut-out fuses
• Operates trencher, backhoe and other equipment in the installation of service lines
• Locates underground electrical lines and identifies project work areas for service work; climbs utility poles as required
• Performs duties of Groundsman or Apprentice Lineman as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two (2) years of technical coursework
• Four (4) to five (5) years experience
• Certification as a Journeyman Electric Lineman
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of electrical construction, maintenance and repair practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and the Southern Building Code as they apply to electric service connection
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Skill in the use of such tools and equipment as backhoes, trenchers and compression tools
• Skill in working with high voltage electrical lines
• Skill in operating bucket and line trucks
• Skill in climbing utility poles
• Skill in utilizing a line locator, fault locator, recording voltage meter, and other specialized tools and equipment of the electrical trade
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to interpret and carry out complex oral instructions
• Ability to interpret engineering plans

Supervisory Controls

• The Electrical Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions.
• The work is spot-checked while in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and established procedures and accuracy.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include the National Electric Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, City codes, the Southern Building Code, Electric Cities safety regulations.
• These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application.

Complexity

• The work consists of related duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, substations, wires and cables.
• The work is made difficult by extreme weather conditions and working with energized conductors.

Scope and Effect

• The purpose of the position is to assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical lines and equipment.
• Successful performance helps ensure the safe, efficient and effective provision of electrical services.

Personal Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, builders, developers, electricians, property owners, and utility service customers.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information or provide and restore services.

Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping.
• The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb poles, and use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color.

Work Environment

• The work is performed in a stockroom and outdoors.
• The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather.
• The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None