Journey Lineworker

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This position is responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical substation system equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs transmission system infrastructure.
• Performs duties in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in the training of Apprentice Lineworkers in the use of safety and proper procedures while working around energized equipment.
• Performs the duties of the Electrical Services Supervisor in his or her absence as assigned.
• Locates electrical and fiber optic systems.
• Responds to power outages, emergency situations, or customer concerns; responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Troubleshoots transmission, substation, distribution, secondary services, and street light systems.
• Develops and implements switch plans to safely perform switch procedures of infrastructure changes.
• Operates a variety of construction equipment as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, materials, and equipment involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of an electric utility system.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use of personal protective equipment.
• Skill in utilizing specialized tools and equipment related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of electric services.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships.
• Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps and drawings.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Electric Services Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code, OSHA guidelines, APPA safety guidelines, other electric codes and safety guidelines, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related technical duties. The variety of work assignments, dangerous field conditions, and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of the electrical utility system as authorized. Successful performance helps ensure the efficient and effective delivery of electric services to customers.

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, vendors, consultants, contractors, electricians, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. Some of the work is performed on utility poles, in elevated buckets, and in the presence of electrified lines. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

• A high school diploma or GED AND completion of a four-year Lineman Apprenticeship program or completion of Lineman school and four (4) years of relevant power line installation experience or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Possession of and ability to maintain certification as a Journey Lineman.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Wyoming Class A commercial driver’s license.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, and/or other items weighing up to 70 pounds and carry up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to work with hands rubber-gloved and with rubber sleeves.
• Must be able to work from an aerial lift device and climb and work on wood structures up to 100 feet in height.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, high voltage work areas and extreme heights.
• May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
• May be subject to call-out and/or call-back.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CITY OF GILLETTE!

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening conducted.