Electric - 3rd Class Lineman

Description

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work to assist senior-level linemen in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting underground and overhead power lines, equipment, and electrical components.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists in the installation of new overhead primary and secondary power lines; assists in installing underground primary and secondary lines.
• Controls traffic at work sites; sets cones and signs; flags traffic.
• Prepares transformers for installation by wiring high side and grounding; prepares switches to be installed by mounting brackets; transports equipment to and from the site; performs a variety of duties in preparing equipment for installation.
• Prepares job briefing report; prepares list of materials needed for job.
• Removes and installs service meters.
• Climbs and sets poles, anchors poles.
• Cuts and clears trees for power lines.
• Understands and adheres to safety procedures; conducts aerial safety checks on bucket trucks; conducts safety tests on personal safety equipment.
• Performs a variety of duties associated with the installation and maintenance of power lines.
• Installs ground rods, guy wires, pole anchors, pad mount transformer, and temporary service for new construction.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Prepares equipment taken down to be put back in stock or trash; conducts a check on the inventory of trucks.
• Maintains the cleanliness of trucks, tools, and the job site.
• Repairs minor problems with equipment, ruts made in yards by trucks, and traffic signal lights.
• Records information on transformer, cap banks, and oil switches for tracking of location; records changes made during the day and forwards to the meter technician.
• Assists in troubleshooting problems.
• Answers the telephone and takes messages.
• Operates a bucket truck, underground van, pole truck, dump truck, ladders, hoists, hand tools, power tools, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

• Stocks warehouse shelves and unloads delivery trucks.
• Cleans and maintains the truck and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in repair and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Must possess and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications.