Journeyman Lineman

Job Description

destinationone Consulting   is exclusively working with

City of Blaine , Washington on a  search for a  Journeyman Linemen .

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lineman performs journey-level installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting and repair of the City electrical power distribution and lighting system. The Lineman position requires considerable knowledge of the electric utility’s equipment, facilities, layout and operations, and proficiency in the operation of any of the equipment used by the Department.   The Lineman may occasionally direct assigned employees of equal or lower classification and apprentice(s) and work independently in the absence of a supervisor. The Lineman performs duties in accordance with sound safety practices to ensure personal safety and safety of others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives work orders and applicable instructions from supervisor along with sufficient and accurate information for the work to be accomplished including appropriate specifications and / or standards.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics and blueprints as required.
• Installs temporary and permanent underground and overhead residential and commercial single and three-phase power systems. As appropriate, lay wire, pull and connect wiring as necessary to install and activate watt-hour meters.
• Installs and activates and / or removes and replaces street and rental light services as required.   Sets poles (wood or metal) and install guy anchors. Mounts cross-arms, insulators, connectors and associated hardware.
• Investigates, troubleshoots and resolves customer power complaints such as power outages, low or no voltage, radio / TV interference, line arcing and related conditions.
• Acts in an “On Call” (Standby) status as part of a weekly rotational schedule for responding to after normal working hours electrical emergencies and / or outages. Carries a mobile phone, pager or other communication device, and is able to respond within short notice to de-energize electrical circuits or restore power.
• Accomplishes load switching on energized power systems as necessary to balance amperage on different lines to direct power around trouble spots and to restore service to customers.
• Locates and isolates faulted underground power cables using high voltage D.C. generation (e.g. “TDR” unit). Accomplishes required repairs by removing, replacing, energizing and testing for proper function in accordance with established procedures.
• Installs new and repair existing pad-mount and pole-mount transformers. Installs air, oil and primary switches, high-voltage capacitors and lightning arresters. Takes oil samples from energized and de-energized transformers for PCB testing in accordance with established practices.
• Locates and marks underground cable locations using high-frequency transmitter and hand-held receiver. Prepares sketches and cable-marking diagrams as necessary to define as-built installations and cable routes.
• Performs inspection of electrical equipment and power systems installed by contractors and developers. Notes any deficiencies for re-work and accept work installed to standards and specifications.
• Loads, transports, unloads and operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, road graders and trenchers to perform any function within the capacity of the machine.
• Uses a variety of hand tools, equipment, and standard electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, fault locators, hot-line tools, crimpers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pole-climbing equipment, chain saws and hydraulic anchor setters as necessary to accomplish job requirements.
• Removes tree limbs obstructing power lines and clears grass and brush from around equipment installation. Transports and disposes of debris in accordance with established procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Requirements

Education and / or Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses / Certificates / Registration

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in both the office and varied outside settings. Employee will work outdoors in various weather climates, all noise levels, hazardous conditions and on a full range of outdoor work surfaces. Frequent use of protective clothing and / or personal protection devices is required.

Physical requirements include strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly and / or frequently required to talk, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, reach, kneel, twist, balance, climb, hear, drive, type and repetitive hand motions including using hands and fingers to handle, touch, feel or operate objects, tools, controls and reach with hands and arms. The position generally involves occasional sitting, frequent standing, frequent walking, moderate lifting, moderate carrying, frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, twisting, balancing and climbing, frequent operation of light equipment, tools and machinery and occasional operation of heavy equipment and machinery. Incumbent must be able to regularly lift and / or move 50 pounds and to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20 / 20 far and near vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

destinationone Consulting is a full-service recruitment firm specializing in the permanent placement of professionals on hybrid contingency, subscription or retained-search basis.

Our mission is to be the leading Recruitment Service in North America as a dynamic, world-class organization. To accomplish our mission, we aim to be a high-quality and trustworthy service provider in the market by creating innovative ideas to deliver customized and personalized solutions in order to achieve maximum client and candidate satisfaction. We know that finding a meaningful and rewarding job can be a long journey.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated resume in MS Word Format.

Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those applicants whose skill set match our requirements will be contacted.

Thank you for Applying.

Requirements

Requirements Thorough knowledge of principles and practices related to the trades inspectional field of responsibility. Thorough knowledge of the relevant municipal bylaws and provincial regulations, codes and standards. Considerable knowledge of the departmental policies, procedures and practices related to the work. Ability to understand, interpret and apply the BC Building Code, bylaws, regulations, plans and specifications, to recognize technical requirements and to suggest changes and corrections as required. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff. Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and specifications; recognize technical requirements and suggest and enforce changes or corrections as required. Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions pertaining to structural stability of buildings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to enforce regulations and codes with fairness, impartiality and good judgement. Ability to assist in developing policies and procedures and to prepare a variety of reports related to the work.

Salary : $160,000