Journey Lineworker

Position Salary Range: $60.47 Hourly (set by the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement)

* PLEASE REVIEW MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO ENSURE THEY ARE MET BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.*

Under the direction of the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor or designee, performs skilled installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s electrical utility distribution and transmission systems. Prepares and updates reports and records, including updating work order maps.

Subject to 24-hour callout for emergency situations.

The expected regular work schedule will be four 10-hour shifts per week.

Per the IBEW contract all employees classified as Journey Lineworker will receive climbing allowance of 1.5% additional pay for all hours worked plus leave hours (does not apply to leave pay-outs or buy-outs).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Valid Journey Lineworker Certification upon hire date.
• Valid driver s license with a Class "A" CDL upon hire date.
• First Aid, CPR, and Flagger Certifications within three (3) months of hire date.

• Three (3) or more years of experience working with underground cable and terminations.
• Three (3) or more years of experience using hot sticks.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment such as bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, and overhead and underground wire pulling equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and WISHA regulations and policies applicable to assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of project management cost and schedule controls.
• Ability to operate a computer system in a windows based environment with knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work. Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs skilled journey-level duties including construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems to include primary and secondary voltages and lighting systems.
• Performs work on energized and de-energized lines.
• Performs switching operations.
• Sets, frames, and constructs overhead lines to include, but not limited to, setting poles, installing conductors, transformers, and all associated equipment.
• Installs vaults, conduit, transformers, conductors, and all associated underground equipment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems to include secondary and lighting systems.
• Operates a variety of equipment used to perform assigned tasks, including boom trucks, pulling machines, bucket trucks, backhoes, forklift, voltmeters, phase tools, and hot sticks.
• Reads and interprets work orders, maps, construction standards, switching orders, and other documentation to complete assigned tasks.
• Requisition s supplies, materials, and equipment for assigned projects.
• Participates in department meetings including safety meetings and tailboard meetings.
• Prepares records required in the daily performance of duties.
• Works in accordance with and assists in enforcing safety rules and City policies.
• Assists in the training of employees in the installation and maintenance of the City’s electrical system.
• Performs standby duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Identify specific and realistic knowledge, skills and abilities typicallynecessary to competently perform this job.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Applicable health…