Line Superintendent

The Line Superintendent is responsible for work coordination, scheduling, and direct supervision of District line crew personnel assigned to operations, including the communication and coordination of customer service activities.

This position will be required to work, when assigned, at either the Chehalis or Morton location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Provides overall supervision and direction of work assignments for District line crew personnel at the assigned headquarters.
• Process and approve time slips, ensuring accuracy of pay rates, worked hours, and account distributions.
• Coordinate, clarify, schedule, inspect, and direct work to be performed with District line crews.
• Assists the Operations Manager with recommended staff levels, tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Assist the Operations Manager in the budget process, coordination of safety, labor management, and apprenticeship activities.
• Lead and/or coordinate outage restoration efforts with Dispatch, field crews, and other District personnel to restore service safely and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance work, customer communications, and temporary service interruptions, ensuring effective collaboration between customers and District staff.
• Provide direction and oversight to ensure compliance with District work procedures, operating standards, and safety regulations.
• Ensure employees and contractors adhere to District policies and procedures and State WAC rules regarding safety in the workplace.
• Actively participate in the development, communication, and enforcement of safety rules, procedures, and best practices for District electrical employees to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Assist in feasibility, job design and planning with engineers and District staff as needed.
• Respond to and resolve customer service concerns related to the operation and services of the District's electrical system.
• Work in conjunction with the Tree Supervisor on the District’s tree trimming/vegetation management program.
• Originate and implement switching orders in coordination with Engineering and Dispatch.
• Conduct crew audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with District policies, safety standards, and operational requirements; prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
• Perform required inspections, maintenance activities, and reporting for the District's 230kV transmission line in coordination with the Engineering Department to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure operational leadership continuity; perform responsibilities of other Superintendents when necessary.
• Foster effective working relationships and coordinate efforts across all District departments and staff to achieve District objectives.
• Perform emergency and after hours work as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TThis position directly supervises up to 20 employees in the Operations department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

High school diploma or general…