Utility Line Clearance Groundman

Job Title:

Utility Line Clearance Ground Man - FLSA:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department:
Electric - Reports to Director of Electric

Salary Range: $19.16

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and performs

• Providing line clearing and tree trimming for City of Claremore Electric Department
• Work as apprentice, with Foreman and Trimmers as member of crew trimming or removal of trees in the electric easements
• Help maintain equipment with maintenance and repair
• Reports all damaged electrical equipment within the system.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to learn to work from a bucket truck at heights up to 75 feet.
• Ability to work around and near power lines.
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” with air brakes (CDL) or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn the use of climbing equipment, climbs and works at heights of up to a 100 feet, cutting trimming and pruning trees.
• Be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions; storms, extreme temperatures and winds, darkness, etc.
• Must be willing to operate chainsaws and other power equipment.
• Must possess a Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License, and must have a valid State Class “B” CDL with air brake and standard transmission endorsement or the ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire; must be insurable with City’s insurance carrier; CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days from the date of hire.
  
  This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

Pickup, Dump Truck, Man Lift (bucket truck), Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Chipper, Pole Climbing Equipment, Wire Cutters, Heat Sensors, Power Tools, Electrical Testing Equipment, Hotline Tools, Clamp Sticks, Portable Generator, Chainsaw, Line Tracer, Cable Tensioner, Hydraulic Pole Jack, Hydraulic Compression Tools, Phase Rotation Meters, Fault Locators, Cable Pullers, or any equipment designated as necessary to complete the tasks assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

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