What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Lineworker 2025 position at City of River Falls, WI?

Salary : $83,865.60 - $113,464.00 Annually

Location : Public Works 950 Benson River Falls, WI

Job Type : Full-Time Reg

Job Number : 00263

Department : Electric

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Description

Anticipated Hiring Range : $40.32 to $47.44 per hour

Application review to begin February 3, 2025. Virtual Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025.

A Journeyman Lineworker is a certified position. The position is responsible to construct and maintain overhead and underground electric circuits and equipment, to provide reliable electric service to the Utility's electric customers. This position requires independent judgment to trouble shoot and restore electric service. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Electric Superintendent and Lead Lineworkers. This position has direct contact with customers.

Work involves moderate physical exertion, heavy lifting and exposure to inclement weather and limited office work. The hazardous conditions of working with high-voltage energized lines and equipment are a critical factor of this job.

Essential Job Functions

Operates diggers, bucket trucks and hand tools near or around electrical distribution and / or transmission lines. Operates live-line tools to connect and disconnect distribution lines and components. Installs primary and secondary overhead and underground electrical systems. Locates underground electric faults to repair.

Prepares and secures safe work sites, including truck and equipment setup, placement of warning signs and cones, traffic control and direction and more. Conducts tailboard meetings to review projects and safety.

Operates the electric SCADA system to monitor system health. Operate controls, evaluate circuit performance, and load, and investigate outage conditions.

Respond to customer inquiries and complaints and perform corrective measures. In addition, communicates with customers to provide notice of planned system outages.

Performs work tasks at active sites to plan, direct, and oversee system and equipment maintenance and repair tasks. Works onsite to recommend operational changes and safety improvements, and to evaluate safety compliance tasks.

Install, repair, and maintain City / Municipal Street lighting.

Monitors system tree trimming, and removal needs and ensures clearance program compliance. Works with city employees to trim and remove trees and brush.

Assist in oversight of the utility's apprentice lineworker program, including education and mentorship, and recommending advancement through the program.

Complete and maintain work orders, outage reports, timesheets, preflight checklist, tailgate meetings, and inventory systems. Maintains records and prepares reports as directed. Conducts system inspections and reports findings.

Learn and manage I-works software for equipment and material management.

Maintains GIS software applications and databases including electric service details, circuit identification, overhead and underground systems inspections, equipment maintenance takes, and other records directed.

Compiles with the River Fals Utilities safety programs, and guidelines and regulations set by the National Safety Code (NESC).

Installs electric meters, including current transformer (CTs) and voltage transformer (VTs)as necessary, at customer premises, including temporary and permanent services.

Assist the meter technician with the maintenance and repair of electric meters, CTs and VTs. Maintains grounds and facilities, such as our substations, ice and snow removal, custodial tasks, and similar assign tasks.

Attend various trainings throughout the year for safety and certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Perform mid-level data analysis, including audit, deduce, assess, conclude, and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.

Utilize a wide variety of advisory data and information, such as work orders; staking sheets; utility maps and diagrams; construction specifications; technical operating manuals; city and utility policies and procedures; guidelines; non-routine correspondence; Wisconsin Department of Transportation rules and regulations; and safety rules and manuals.

Must classify, compute, and tabulate data and information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some individual judgment, with

reference to established criteria / standards.

Compare, count, differentiate, measure, and sort information, as well as assemble, copy, record, and transcribe data and information.

Must explain, demonstrate, and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Excellent communication skills oral and written.

Understand and follow all safety practices and procedures.

Possess a thorough understanding of the materials and equipment used including methods of repair, maintenance, and construction procedures of utility electric systems and equipment.

Strong aptitude for math, electric theory, electronics, and computers.

Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

Work independently and in a team environment.

Display sensitivity to public opinion and property owner's rights.

Must be able to learn new software and adapt to changing technologies.

Qualifications & Working Conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum :

High school diploma or GED

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

Documented Journeyman Lineworker Certification

First Aid / CPR Certification

Forklift Certification

Must be able to work week-long standby hours and emergency call outs.

Preferred :

Additional technical in electrical systems training.

One to three years of experience as a Journeyman Lineworker.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments depending on projects / tasks.

On a frequent basis exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; confined spaces with energized high voltage cables; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock, flash, or explosion; and vibration.

Is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment may be very loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must switch high voltage systems, and assist with pole and vault rescue.

Required to walk on uneven surfaces.

Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

On a frequent basis is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Required to sit and stand for various periods of time.

Must be able to lift and / or move up to 75 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift 30 pounds overhead.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to providing competitive pay and a great work environment, the City of River Falls also provides a comprehensive benefit package. Please see highlights of available benefits.

POLICE OFFICERS are under the Professional Police Association Labor Agreement and therefore may have slightly different benefits than what is outlined below.

MEDICAL (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time)

The City of River Falls provides health insurance at a shared cost for eligible employees (working at least 30 hours a week).

DENTAL (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time)

The City of River Falls provides dental insurance at a shared cost for eligible employees (working at least 30 hours a week).

LIFE INSURANCE (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time)

Life insurance is available to all eligible employees working 30 hours or more.

SUPPLEMENTAL insurance options are available for employees to purchase for self, spouse or dependent children.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time)

The City provides LTD coverage for eligible employees.

PAID TIME OFF (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time) The City provides 240 hours of PTO, pro-rated for regular Part-time employees less than 40 hours.

HOLIDAYS (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time)

The following days are observed as holidays : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time)

Under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, employees who enroll in a flexible benefit plan are allowed to set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for certain out-of-pocket health care expenses as well as dependent day care expenses. Paying for these expenses with pre-tax dollars lowers employee taxes, thereby adding additional spendable income to each paycheck. Payroll dollars contributed to this plan are not subject to Federal, State or Social Security taxes.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees can set aside a portion of income to accumulate on a tax-deferred basis; therefore the deferred amount is not subject to current income tax. These dollars and the interest earned are not taxed until the money is withdrawn- normally at retirement. The City offers a plan through ICMA-RC. Participation is voluntary.

WRS (WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

All regular employees who meet the enrollment standards will automatically become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System. The City and employee are required to contribute based on current law, WRS standards, guidelines and City policy.

EAP (EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

The City offers an EAP program which includes confidential advice, various resources and support for employees and family (traditional and non- traditional) in the areas of life challenges and transitions, stress management, health issues, legal assistance, financial difficulties as well as many other areas an individual may be dealing or coping with.

FITNESS ROOM / EQUIPMENT

The City of River Falls supports the physical health of employees by providing a free fitness room and equipment at City Hall and the City's police facility.

Please tell us why you are interested in this position and working for the City of River Falls.

Are you a graduate of a certified electric line worker program?

Do you currently hold a Journeyman Lineworker Certification?

Do you have a valid Commercial Drivers License "Class A" ?

Required Question

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