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Salary : $42,868.80 - $84,052.80 Annually
Location : College Station, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2402240
Department : Electric Department
Opening Date : 07 / 24 / 2024
Closing Date : 9 / 24 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems for College Station Utilities in accordance with departmental procedures, processes, and established safety protocols.
Principal Duties
Apprentice Lineman
This is the entry level class for this skilled electrical trade. Incumbents work under close supervision learning and performing aspects of the trade and learning how to work with energized high voltage distribution or transmission line voltages, while assisting Journeyman Lineman with the construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission system.
This class is distinguished from the Journeyman Lineman in that the latter is competent to perform the full range of skilled duties.
Journeyman Lineman
This class level for the skilled electrical trade have completed the apprentice level of training and experience and incumbents are fully qualified to work on energized primary and secondary electrical transmission and distribution lines, related facilities, and equipment;
incumbents work under general supervision performing highly skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the municipal electrical utility overhead and underground distribution and transmission system.
The Journeyman Lineman performs all duties of the Apprentice Lineman, in addition to completing the following more complex journeyman level duties :
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Valid Texas Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date
Must maintain a residence within a 40 minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position
Available to work on-call, emergency response, weekends, and evenings
Availability and willingness to participate, as needed in working overtime and / or on evenings and weekends
Ability to progress through skill plan program, within specified period of time, as defined in department's skill plan policy
using hoist and dollies to lift and move heavy objects; and physically lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Possess basic level computer skills
Additional requirement for Journeyman Lineman : Four (4) or more years of progressive electric utility line experience
Preferred
Graduate of a Lineman School or equivalent experience
Apprentice - six months to one year of experience performing general labor duties
Journeyman Lineman - Department of Labor Journeyman certification or equivalent
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Drug Screening : Due to the safety and / or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and / or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Position posted until filled or closing date.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2 : 1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?
Please list the CLASS of driver's license you have along with any endorsements. (Example : Class C, no endorsement OR CDL A with airbrakes, etc.)
Do you possess at least four (4) or more years of progressive electric distribution utility experience?
Do you possess overhead and underground construction experience?
Required Question
Last updated : 2024-09-03
Full Time
$74k-86k (estimate)
09/08/2024
09/10/2024
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