What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Line Technician A Lineman position at City of Georgetown?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:
* Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
* Supervises subordinates in the absence of the crew leader; supports crew training and enforces safety policy.
* Maintains electrical distribution systems involving changing cross arms, repairing transformers, setting/replacing poles, changing lighting arrestors, changing insulators, etc.
* Performs system construction duties, including but not limited to installing new primary and secondary lines, framing and setting new poles, installing underground lines, setting underground transformers and switches, framing and setting security and street light poles, hanging new transformers, installing metering equipment, etc.
* Performs troubleshooting duties to respond to customer outages or to correct problems on the distribution system.
* Has knowledge of the city's peak-shaving operation and the implications of parallel operation.
* Inspects fire extinguishers.
* Provides technical assistance with special events and projects.
* Works on call 24 hours per day as scheduled and is available for additional hours during inclement weather and emergencies as needed.
* Provides accurate and up-to-date maintenance, repair, and customer records.
* Maintains assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools; assists in maintaining department inventory records.
* Completes all work in compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, department policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
* Performs substation switching and maintenance as necessary.
* Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance, and complaints.
* Conducts the installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of holiday decorations.
* Clears vegetation as needed for line maintenance.
* Performs basic/minor electrical maintenance in city buildings and structures.
* Supports the transfer of telephone and cable wires when required.
* Attends meetings, training, etc. as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
* Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including work orders, material sheets, MSDS, and inventory and transformer sheet.
* Refers to the City of Georgetown safety manual/rule book, material safety data sheets, and equipment operations/maintenance manuals.
* Interacts and communicates with various internal and external groups and individuals.
* Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include bucket trucks, line truck, trencher, backhoe, etc.
* Utilizes a variety of tools/sets of tools such as hydraulic and battery powered tools, pop tools, cutters,
Qualifications and Requirements:
*Vocational School Diploma or certificate supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of experience in electric line work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
*Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Salary : $42,848 - $66,174
