LINEMAN

This is a Non-Exempt, Full-Time non-bargaining position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly range of $42.18 - $49.76.

This position will work out of the Utilities Building located at 1900 2nd Avenue North, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 14 Paid Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY:

This is skilled journeyman level work in the construction, maintenance, extension and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines and sub-stations in accordance with standard trade practices. Employees frequently work at heights with high tension lines under unfavorable weather conditions. Work is usually performed under the supervision of a Line Foreman; however, employees may be assigned to emergency trouble spots, in which case they work independently or with a subordinate.

Work is subject to inspection by a Line foreman while in progress and upon completion for quality and adherence to safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform related work as required.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Supervision: None listed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a recognized high school or possession of a recognized equivalent certification.
• Completion of a satisfactory apprenticeship as an Apprentice Lineman in the erection, maintenance, extension and repair of overhead and underground electrical line systems, or any combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida CDL class license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used for line construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the principles of electric theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply to work problems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of first aid, including AED, and CPR.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb poles and work at moderate heights to handle high voltage wires exercising proper safety precautions while performing all phases of Lineman's work.
• Should be able to perform Pole Top Rescue
• Skill in the use and care of line tools and testing equipment.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous manual work under varying weather conditions.
• Climbs poles to repair, replace or construct power lines, lightning arrestors, insulators, transformers, street lights, capacitor banks, switches, circuit breakers, cross arms, graces, guys and related overhead and underground distribution and transmission equipment.
• Monitors electrical loads and circuits by use of ammeters, altimeters, ohmmeters, and related testing equipment; splices cable, replaces fuses and locates and clears short circuits and other sources of power failure; adjusts increase or decrease voltage.
• Uses hot sticks, switch sticks, fuse pullers, rubber gloves and other safety equipment to repair energized and de-energized lines and circuits.
• Digs pole holes, assists in raising and setting poles, uses hand and power tools in transporting and handling poles
• Performs heavy manual labor
• Answers emergency calls and makes or assist in making necessary repairs
• Operates bucket, winch and pole derrick trucks as required.
• Handles a variety of emergency problems during and after storms; sets meters, makes load checks and provides other customer services as required. Supervises crew when Foreman is absent,
• Performs relates work as required, including Substation Electrician work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to…