Electric Line Worker I/II/III/IV

Job Summary

This is skilled journeyman worker level electrical work involved in the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground lines and electrical substations. An employee in this class works under the direction of the crew supervisor or lead line worker on both energized and non-energized electric power lines up to 25,000 volts. Employee is responsible for performing job in a safe and workmanlike manner. Work is assigned through oral or written instructions and is reviewed based on the safe, proper and effective operation of assigned projects. Independent judgment is required in analyzing and estimation projects.

Career Development

• Electric Line Worker I (GS 21 Steps 1-3) Appendix A - Step 1 Line Worker
• Electric Line Worker II (GS 21 Steps 4-6) Appendix A - Step 2 Line Worker
• Electric Line Worker III (GS 21 Steps 7-9) Appendix A - Step 3 Line Worker
• Electric Line Worker IV (GS 21 Steps 10-14) Appendix A - Step 4 Line Worker

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work in the reconstructing maintaining and repairing of electrical systems and equipment, including substation, distribution systems, transformers, and power lines.
• Performs skilled work in placing and removing crossarms, stringing wires, tapping wires, repairing crossarms and wires, placing and replacing insulators and setting transformers.
• Digs holes, frames poles, sets poles, strings wire, hangs transformers, tensions and sags up wire, energizes power lines.
• Digs trenches and lays conduit and vaults.
• Splices wire and cable.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and adjusts various controls or meters used in the electrical system.
• Operates a variety of equipment and trucks, and the use of attached equipment such as power diggers, winches or cranes.
• Installs and maintains underground or overhead wiring systems as required.
• Provides temporary power connection for contractors.
• Installs and connects wire, meters and other electrical services on customer premises.
• Sets poles, anchors and support wires.
• Trims trees and branches and climbs trees or poles as needed.
• Maintains safety practices and procedures.
• Keeps inventory, time and material records, as assigned; stocks service vehicles as required.
• Ensures equipment is in proper working order.
• Responds to customer complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and Certification as a journey line worker, and A minimum of 5 years experience in HOT LINE work including new construction and overhead primary line reconductoring. Underground experience desirable.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in electrical distribution system maintenance work;
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations.
• Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment;
• Skill in the operation of first aid methods including artificial respiration and CPR.
• Ability to follow proper methods, procedures and safety precautions of line work;