Class A Lineman

JOB
NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION Notice is hereby given that the Cuyahoga Falls Civil Service Commissionwill administer an open-competitive Written Examination for the following position: LINEMAN CLASS A (JOURNEYMAN) – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENTCITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIODate, Time & Place of Examination: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Lion's Park Lodge, 641 Silver Lake Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. (Registration starts at 5:00 p.m.). A valid driver’s license or State-issued ID must be presented for identification purposes on the evening of the examination.Job Summary: Under directive or general supervision, engages in any of the work of operation, construction, and maintenance of energized transmission and primary lines.Type of Examination: Written – No review will be granted for this examination. Examination Fee: There is no fee for this exam.Veteran Credit: 20% extra credit for an applicant who has completed service in the uniformed services, has been honorably discharged, or has transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, or is a Member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States who, at the time of the examination, has completed more than 180 days of active duty service under an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of the Congress of the United States; OR, 15% extra credit for any applicant who is a member in good standing of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the National Guard.A copy of Form DD-214 (proof of honorable discharge) or certificate of service must be submitted with the application online to be eligible for this extra credit. APPLICATIONS must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuyahogafalls/. Extra credit certificates, if applicable, MUST be submitted online.Applications must be submitted online no later than Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The eligibility list established from this examination will be in effect for one year. BY ORDER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONEEO/ADA In compliance with the ADA, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Installing and removing poles; installing and changing insulator assemblies.Stringing, splicing, sagging, insulating, and tying in conductors and wires.Installing transformers, capacitors, line disconnects, reclosers, and associated equipment.Changing distribution transformers, phasing out and banking transforms, and making proper connections.Working on the energized primary when required or energized transmission line utilizing “hotline” tools when qualified.Making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations of a similar nature.Installing safety equipment such as rubber blankets and protectors on conductors and equipment; maintaining high standards of safety.Preparing written and oral reports.Inspecting poles, lines, and associated equipment.Performs all duties listed for Lineman B.Directs employees of suitable classification in the operation of the daytime service truck and street light maintenance truck.Works voltages up to 3 phase 23,860 with rubber gloves.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and ability to maintain continuing eligibility under the City’s driver eligibility standards. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). If hired as a Lineman Class A from outside the City must meet the one-year probationary period before being able to be a stand-by trouble person.