Lineman 1st Class

This is skilled journey-level work in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical transmission and distribution systems. Work is frequently performed near high-tension wires and under unfavorable weather conditions, requiring skill and safe work practices and procedures. Work also involves using hooks when climbing poles and working in aerial buckets at high altitudes. Work is normally performed under the supervision of a foreman; however, employees may be assigned to work independently. Work is subject to inspection for conformance by a supervisor.

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Inspects and determines problems in transformers and electrical apparatus, replacing fuses and other defective parts.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs and maintains fiber optic cable.
• Installs transformers, cutouts, lightning arresters, crossarms, insulators, switches, and conductors overhead or underground.
• Adjusts tension on primary or secondary conductors.
• Performs maintenance work on telephone or cable TV lines.
• Locates trouble in primary and secondary lines; replaces fuses and clears short circuits.
• Installs transformer banks and three-phase pad mount transformers.
• Climbs poles, installs, and removes cross arms, streetlights, various equipment, and materials.
• Troubleshoots transmission and distribution system problems.
• Connects, disconnects, and replaces service loops.
• Cleans and services tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Will be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.  
• Position is designated Mission Critical.

• Serves as Line Crew Foreman when assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED supplemented by electrical and mechanical systems training.
• One (1) year of experience as a Lineman/Journeyman.
• Three (3) years of experience in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.
• Completion of a Lineman Apprentice Training Program.

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class “A” Commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.

• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in electrical line construction and maintenance work.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and the ability to apply this knowledge as related to electrical line work.
• Knowledge of first aid, safety practices, procedures, and occupational hazards of the trade.
• Skill in using tools, equipment, and vehicles common in the trade.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral or written instructions.
• Ability to work in a confined space on an underground electrical system or equipment that may or may not be energized.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.

• Requires heavy manual work that involves walking or standing most of the time and exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly.
• The job risks exposure to electrical shock, adverse weather conditions, extreme hot/cold temperatures, confined areas, dust, pollen, traffic, toxic/noxious fumes, extreme noise levels, heights, and bright/dim light.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace.  This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.  All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Salary : $47 - $51