Lineman A/b

Job Description:

Lineman A/b

Description

Position: Electric Lineman A & B FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Utilities - Electric Schedule: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Thursday; position subject to standby and after hours/overtime. Reports To: Electric Distribution Foreman Positions Supervised: Apprentice Lineman and Lineman Helper

Job Summary

Electric Lineman A & B will perform work related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of overhead and underground electric systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and removes poles including framing, hardware, guys, and other related materials.
• Installs, maintains, and removes transformers, capacitors, reclosers, regulators, switchers, conductors, and other electric utility equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and removes underground conductors, pad-mounted transformers, conduits, vaults, elbows, and other underground electric utility equipment.
• Operates various types of equipment including forklift, trencher, skid loader, backhoe, mini-excavator, backyard machine, bucket truck, and digger derrick.
• Responds to, troubleshoots, and repairs overhead and underground customer outages and complaints.
• Assists with the leading and training of Lineman Helpers and Apprentice Linemen.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the operation, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a 15kV electric utility system.
• Ability to perform pole, bucket, and vault rescue in emergency situations.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, records, charts, tables, blueprints, maps, gauges, dials, meters, technical handbooks, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and poles up to 60 feet and climb in and out of workplace equipment.
• Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties.
• Required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.

Environmental Conditions

• Majority of work is performed outdoors in all types of weather.
• Work in confined areas may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND five years of overhead and underground electric utility system experience.
• Must be a lineman certified to work with voltages up to 15kV.
• Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL Driver's License.
• Must live within 20 miles of the Parker County Courthouse due to emergency and stand-by requirements. Relocation is required within 180 days of employment if outside the 20-mile radius.

Closing Date/Time: ${closing_date}

Salary:

$34.46-$48.61