Electric Line Technician I-III: Field Expert

Salary ranges:

• Line Technician I: $47,400.71 (minimum) to $65,277.98 (midpoint)
• Line Technician II: $57,753.17 (minimum) to $79,534.89 (midpoint)
• Line Technician III: $77,671.57 (minimum) to $ (midpoint)

The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric utilities.

The work consists of related technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution equipment. Work performed in inclement weather and with high voltage contributes to the complexity of the position.

• Assists others in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while de‑energized.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
• Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
• Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Sets and pulls poles; installs anchors.
• Performs regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
• Installs underground utility services.
• Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
• Responds to after‑hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

• None

• Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at secondary voltages.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
• Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
• Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
• Installs underground utility services.
• Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
• Responds to after‑hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• None

• Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at primary and secondary voltages.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
• Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
• Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
• Installs underground utility services.
• Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
• Assists in field installation of load management devices.
• Ties in conductors and changes insulators.
• Maintains and repairs street and rental lights.
• Responds to after‑hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and the National Electric Safety Code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion…