Line Technician
Summary
Title: | Line Technician |
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ID: | 5780 |
Department: | Electric Utility |
Description
LINE TECHNICIAN
Electric Utilities Department
Salary Range $32,526.83 - $53,670.03
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs difficult semi-skilled work assisting in the construction, maintenance and operation of electric transmission and distribution lines; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of electric line construction and maintenance work, equipment and materials; general knowledge of the hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform manual tasks quickly, accurately and safely; ability to deal tactfully with the public; skill in the use of the tools of the trade; ability to climb poles; ability to perform manual work under adverse weather conditions; good physical condition.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and some experience in electric line construction and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an appropriate valid commercial driver’s license.
This position is “non-exempt” and is eligible for overtime pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Electric Utilities Department
Salary Range $32,526.83 - $53,670.03
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs difficult semi-skilled work assisting in the construction, maintenance and operation of electric transmission and distribution lines; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assembles and attaches crossarms and guy wires;
- Operates line truck and aerial bucket truck;
- Sets poles, trims trees and picks up limbs;
- Installs distribution transformers and associated devices;
- Replaces old service lines; installs meters;
- Installs temporary services for new houses and businesses;
- Maintains traffic signals, security lights and street lights;
- Performs switching and tagging operations on lines;
- Raises and sets poles; hangs transformers and street lights;
- Climbs poles and strings secondary and primary wires;
- Loads and unloads materials on truck;
- Responds to and assists in a variety of electrical emergencies with supervision during and after working hours;
- Participates in the Lineman Career Development Program through classroom and field training;
- Operates excavator, trencher, and plow backhoe;
- Sets up safe work zone and flags traffic;
- Prepares material for top linemen;
- Troubleshoots overhead and underground electric outages;
- Locates and repairs underground wire using specialized equipment
- Performs related tasks as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of electric line construction and maintenance work, equipment and materials; general knowledge of the hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform manual tasks quickly, accurately and safely; ability to deal tactfully with the public; skill in the use of the tools of the trade; ability to climb poles; ability to perform manual work under adverse weather conditions; good physical condition.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and some experience in electric line construction and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an appropriate valid commercial driver’s license.
This position is “non-exempt” and is eligible for overtime pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications