What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journey Lineworker position at City of Richland?
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).
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- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Journey Lineworker Certification.
- Valid driver's license with a Class "A" CDL.
- 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 a bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, and overhead and underground wire pulling equipment.
- Knowledge of O.S.H.A. and W.I.S.H.A. regulations and policies and procedures 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.
Although this position is 'Open Until Filled", first consideration will be given to qualified applicants that apply on or before 11:59 P.M., February 17, 2025. Those who apply after this date will be given second consideration if the position has not been filled.
Final selection will be based on overall qualifications, phone screen and/or oral board interview, background/reference check, and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position, to include DOT drug & alcohol screening.
Final selection will be based on overall qualifications, phone screen and/or oral board interview, background/reference check, and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position, to include DOT drug & alcohol screening.
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