Electric Crew Leader
About The Position
Serve as a working foreman providing field supervision to crews installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electric distribution systems, service lines, transformers, troubleshooting, and related equipment. The role also performs field work and related duties as assigned. Employee and public safety are the primary responsibility. Incumbents are required to be on call on a rotating basis. The Electric Crew Leader plans and leads assigned work, reviews job methods with a supervisor, communicates with customers about work affecting service, and ensures work meets construction and quality standards. The role completes required job documentation and software updates, conducts and records safety meetings and inspections, and mentors apprentice linemen and supports crew development. Work includes construction and maintenance on energized and de-energized overhead and underground installations; installing and repairing distribution equipment and meters; operating heavy equipment; climbing poles and working from aerial buckets or the ground; and performing pole-top, bucket, and vault rescue. The position requires a documented, industry-approved apprentice lineman training program, substantial utility distribution experience, OSHA 10 training, and a valid Class A Texas driver’s license.
Requirements
- Graduate of a documented apprentice lineman training program approved by industry and verified by the city’s training program administrator, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Ten years of experience in utility distribution systems, including five years as a journeyman lineman, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Completed or will complete OSHA 10 training.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, safety procedures, and electric theory and practices.
- Knowledge of trade safety rules, including the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Handbook.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and follow electrical safety procedures.
- Ability to lead and direct staff and supervise and assist in evaluating subordinate personnel.
- Ability to maintain a Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and a good driving record.
- Ability to read electrical hazard warnings and procedure manuals.
- Skill in using tools and equipment commonly used in the lineman trade.
- Ability to solve technical, safety, and construction problems related to the work.
- Ability to use safety procedures and equipment for working on high-voltage electric lines and equipment.
- Proficiency in pole-top, bucket, and vault rescue.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, other City employees, and the public.
- Valid Class A Texas driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize employee and public safety.
- Plan, organize, and lead crews in completing assigned work orders and projects.
- Review jobs with the supervisor to determine safe and efficient work methods.
- Communicate with customers about activities that affect service.
- Direct and perform construction and maintenance work installing, repairing, replacing, and removing overhead and underground electric installations.
- Install and assemble transformers, switches, pad-mounted facilities, street lighting, capacitors, and circuit protection equipment; install and repair meters; and perform service installations, removals, and transfers.
- Read and interpret construction plans and electrical distribution schematics.
- Ensure work meets required quality, construction, and design standards.
- Complete and maintain paperwork, as-builts, and job information; submit completed documentation promptly and update software applications as needed.
- Mentor apprentice linemen and support the development of crew employees.
- Direct and operate heavy machinery for pole work, conductor pulling, trenching, backfilling, and rescue operations.
- Climb poles and operate equipment for tasks in energized and de-energized conditions.
- Conduct and document tailboard meetings to communicate work conditions, hazards, and job specifics, emphasizing safety.
- Ensure daily and monthly safety inspections are conducted and documented.
- Promote and maintain effective relationships among crew members, customers, and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
