Electric Journeyman Lineman

ELECTRIC JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

Position Title
:
Journeyman Lineman
Department
:
Electric Distribution
Reports to
:
Electric T&D General Foreman or Assigned Supervisor
Category
:
Non-Exempt
Pay Grade
: 19H Salary PLUS ANNUAL CERT PAY= $75,576.80-$97,197.98

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, performs skilled work of journeyman level in constructing, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution and transmission systems.

Tasks:

• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
• Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures.
• Dig holes, using augers and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
• Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers and switches.
• Trims trees.
• Stands a regularly scheduled standby watch.
• Installs Christmas decorations and decorations for special events.
• Works in adverse weather conditions.
• Deals with the public in a manner that positively promotes the image of the City and handles complaints tactfully.
• All employees of the City of Winfield are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities to his/her regular job responsibilities and incorporate other non-job-related duties as necessary and required of an employee. An employee’s response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period with infrequent breaks or rest periods.
• “This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.”

Skills:

• Active Listening
  - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Equipment Selection
  - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Reading Comprehension
  - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Coordination
  - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Equipment Maintenance
  - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Instructing
  - Teaching others how to do something.
• Installation
  - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Critical Thinking
  - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting
  - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Active Learning
  - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Operation and Control
  - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Service Orientation
  - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness
  - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Attributes:

• Problem Sensitivity
  - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Near Vision
  - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension
  - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
  - The ability to keep your hand and…