Scope of Role

Performs skilled technical work assisting in the construction, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead lines in the electrical distribution system.

Performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electrical distribution lines and in tree trimming and related line clearance work.  Work is differentiated from journeyman level crew members by the less skilled phases of electrical distribution work.  The employee is also responsible for the operation of various trucks and equipment such as line trucks, cable trucks, backhoes, and bucket trucks, and for answering calls for service to hook up and discontinue service.   The employee works closely with the Electric Crew Leader to repair, splice and maintain electric overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers and services. and works in both energized and de-energized environments.  The employee is expected to perform line tech level work, and to observe and perform skilled electrical distribution work under supervision of the Electric Crew Leader. The employee applies standardized techniques and safety standards in daily work operation.  Work requires being on-call for one week in a standby rotation as well as call-back responsibilities.  The employee is subject to hazards associated with electrical work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme temperatures, and exposure to various hazards such as working at heights, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, confined spaces, poor ventilation, and oils.  Work is performed under supervision of the Electric Line Crew Leader and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved, and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance to instructions and accepted standards.

Essential Duties

1. Operates and maintains bucket trucks, digger/derrick trucks, trenchers, and other light, medium, and heavy equipment.
2. Operates and maintains tools and equipment necessary for electrical distribution work.
3. Participates with Journeyman level line workers in performing primary and secondary voltage work.
4. Assists in the installation of primary and secondary underground and overhead conductors.
5. Answers requests and calls for all aspects of an electric distribution system while on-call. 
6. Trims or cuts trees; installs and repairs transformers, fuses, poles, cross arms, switches, and lightning arrestors and all related materials.
7. Serves in the on-call rotation and responds to call-back when conditions mandate.

Qualifications

Required:

 

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license.
• Certification as a graduate of Basic Climbing school, Basic and Intermediate Lineman schools, Substation school, Transformer school and Electric Safety certification as required by the City.
• Training in Basic First Aid and AED use and Arc Flash Safety.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment, monitor work site progress, perform skilled electrical tasks, and inspect and assemble small parts.