What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class C Lineman position at Decatur Utilities?
Constructs, maintains, and repairs electric system as a Class C Lineman within the defined scope of duties as listed below. Class C Lineman is qualified for 600 volts or less energized secondary work.
Key Responsibilities
A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.
- Install overhead and underground services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers according to applicable National Electric Safety Codes (NESC) and construction standards.
- Assist with installing overhead, underground distribution, and transmission lines according to applicable NESC and construction standards.
- Assists in the installation, operation and repair of poles, street and security lights and services (energized and non-energized) including climbing poles to make repairs.
- Operates, maintains and cleans hand and power tools and equipment used by line crews.
- Performs daily and monthly maintenance on vehicles and other equipment.
- Stocks and restocks truck with supplies.
- Reads and interprets traffic control manuals referenced by Decatur Utilities.
- Completes all required training provided by Decatur Utilities.
- Performs hands on energized line work on 600 volts or less secondary according to Decatur Utilities guidelines.
- Performs general ground work in the installation, repair and maintenance of electric utility lines, services and facilities in a crew work setting.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years additional work related experience and or training in an Electric Utility environment.
- Commercial Driver’s License Class A, CPR/1st Aid, Customer Relations Training, Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue Qualified, Utility Specified Training.
- Completion of WorkKeys Assessments to include minimum scores in the following skill level descriptions: Applied Mathematics (4), Applied Technology (4), and Workplace Observation (3).
About Decatur Utilities
Decatur Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services in the greater Decatur, Alabama area to more than 30,000 customers. The more than 190 employees who make up the DU family are dedicated to providing safe, reliable utility services at the lowest possible rate and to meet the needs of our customers.
Department
Electric Operations
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Central Parkway Service Center
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
General Construction Supervisor
