Boring Tech

City of Claremore•Claremore, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position provides directional boring for the City of Claremore Electric department. This role performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, skilled, and technical work in operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution systems.

Requirements

Some knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in electrical distribution system maintenance work
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
Some knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations
Ability to learn to all equipment within the department.
Ability to work around and near power lines.
Must have a Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” with air brakes (CDL) or able to obtain within 90 days.
Must be willing to attend safety classes and training session in regards to the job.
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 all power equipment.
Must possess a Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License, and must have a valid State Class “a” CDL with air brake and standard transmission endorsement or the ability to obtain within 90 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.
Must be able to manage a fear of heights
must be mentally and physically prepared for unforeseen emergencies at all times.
Good physical condition and sufficient strength and agility to climb poles and trees
must pass a physical examination at a facility designated by the City of Claremore
must be able to wear the appropriate protective clothing/gear to complete assigned tasks in accordance with the APPA safety manual that will be given to the employee at the time of employment
must be willing to remove all jewelry, including wedding ring, while in the performance of job duties, as required by department safety guidelines.
Must be able to communicate and receive verbal instructions at distances of up to 300 feet due to power signals and communications from those on the pole or at the source of work and those on the ground near shut off.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn proper methods, procedures and safety precautions of line work
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work under varying weather conditions
Ability to learn to climb poles with a climber’s belt and hooks and perform strenuous duties in all kinds of conditions and weather
Ability to understand and provide oral and written instructions quickly and accurately, and under adverse conditions
must be able to learn to make some mathematical computations accurately
Skill when dealing with people in a positive, customer service oriented manner
some skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment
Ability to learn the application of first aid methods including artificial respiration.