ELECTRIC LINEMAN

About the role

This position is responsible for participating in the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while energized at primary and secondary voltages. Reports to the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while energized at primary and secondary voltages.
• Operates various types of motorized equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
• Cleans and restocks trucks with appropriate materials, equipment, and tools.
• Affixes and maintains safety signs and equipment.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe work zone.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Residency within acceptable reception and transmission range of the City's 800 MHz radio system (approximately 20 miles).
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Apprentice Lineman: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" Drivers License or ability to readily obtain within 6 months. Required to advance to a 2nd Class Lineman within two years of date of hire and to 1st Class Lineman within 5 years after becoming a 2nd Class Lineman.
• 2nd Class Lineman: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" Drivers License or ability to readily obtain within 6 months. Required to satisfactorily develop job knowledge and skills to be promoted to 1st Class Lineman within five years of date of hire. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in discharge from employment.
• 1st Class Lineman: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or equivalent. Experienced in performing electric line construction and maintenance on electrical facilities energized at primary and secondary voltages. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" Drivers License or ability to readily obtain within 6 months.
• Crew Leader Lineman: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or equivalent. Experienced in performing electric line construction and maintenance on electrical facilities energized at primary and secondary voltages. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" Drivers License or ability to readily obtain within 6 months. Must have an active and consecutive 3-year verifiable driving history. If less than 3-years, but at least 2-years, the individual must successfully have completed an 8-hour NC court approved driving course.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Knowledge of electric line construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of and skilled with hand tools, test equipment and small power tools.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the work.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Skills in operating various types of motorized equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
• Skills in climbing utility poles in a proficient manner.
• Skills in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Skills

• Knowledge of electric line construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures, rules and regulations including NESC, OSHA, APPA and City policies.
• Knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and small power tools.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the work.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Skills in operating various types of motorized equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
• Skills in climbing utility poles in a proficient manner.
• Skills in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skills in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skills in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

• $24.12-$36.18 per hour (Apprentice Lineman)
• $27.92-$41.89 per hour (2nd Class Lineman)
• $29.32-$43.98 per hour (1st Class Lineman)
• $30.79-$46.18 per hour (Crew Leader Lineman)

Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (40 hours per week and standby duties).