JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

Journeyman Lineman

Working for the City of Augusta offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant, close-knit community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to growth, Augusta is a place where employees are valued as key contributors to the city’s mission of providing exceptional services to its residents. Apply today and join our team! Pay Range: $29.29-$48.41 an hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift: 1st Shift, 4-day work week, may include weekends

Hours: Full-time/Variable 10-hour day schedule
Grade: 80

Compensation: Pay Range: $29.29-$48.41 an hour. DOQ.

Benefits:
The City of Augusta offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for employees and their families. Most benefits are available only to full-time employees, working 30 or more hours per week.

• Medical (including Dental and Vision)- City pays up to 90% of monthly premium depends on wellness level and plan selected.
• Paid Vacation
• Sick leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 9%, employee contributes 6%
• KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• YMCA Health Club Discount
• AFLAC
• LegalShield

A Typical Workday May Include:

Under the supervision of the electric distribution supervisor, performs skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the City’s electric distribution system. Responsible for exercising judgment as to the details of assigned work within prescribed operating procedures. Responsible for maintenance of power lines, electric equipment and transformers.

• Sets and changes out electric poles
• Sets pad mounts and hangs transformers
• Hangs capacitor banks
• Building new primary and secondary lines
• Hooks up primary and secondary meters
• Operates a trencher and backhoe for installation
• Digs trenches for undergrounds wiring
• Backfilling ground and yard work
• Installs and repairs street light poles
• Installs and repairs streetlights and wiring
• Maintains full knowledge of all circuits and circuit breakers and switches for switching safely
• Trims trees for clearance
• Repairs meters
• Will be responsible for on-call coverage outside normal working hours
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position
• Abide by all standards, conduct and policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend departmental staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attend all training required to meet quality standards of position.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities within the FBO office, restrooms, meeting space, break area, pilots lounge, and flight planning area.
• Answer phones and perform other administrative tasks in FBO.
• Supervise and participate in building and airport grounds security while on duty.
• Provide prompt and professional customer service.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Completion of an apprentice program or technical training as a lineman.
• Kansas Class B CDL is required within three months.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Five years of electrical distribution installation and maintenance experience
• Safe driving practices and knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on streets, roads and highways.

Skills and Abilities – With or without reasonable accommodations:

Physical

• Has ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, reaching overhead, grasping, lifting, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and handling of objects; is on feet most of shift
• Has the ability of frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, occasionally 75 pounds with assistance
• Has normal eyesight and depth perception, with or without correction. Ability to see and read instructions, meters, gauges, and technical materials. Must be able to distinguish between colors
• Must possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate equipment controls
• Must hear normal tones, with or without correction
• Has ability to work within environment described below

Cognitive

• Ability to work under supervision and cooperatively with other employees
• Ability to listen, understand, read and communicate information
• Ability to react quickly, calmly and logically in emergencies
• Ability to perform tasks accurately, meeting precise tolerances and standards
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environments, performing a variety of frequently changing tasks

The physical and cognitive demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes. The employee may regularly be exposed to fumes, diesel fuel, lube oils and other chemicals and toxins. The employee will be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; it is occasionally loud.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

The City of Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.