Electric Line Patroller/Facilities Locator

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

3d•$31

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of the Line Department Maintenance Superintendent. Promotes and follows safe practices, procedures, and safety rules and participates in scheduled Safety Meetings. Demonstrates honesty, integrity, confidentiality, dependability, and flexibility along with initiative and motivation to organize and complete tasks and meet deadlines. Performs duties and assignments and conducts self in such a manner as to reflect credit on the Utility. Patrols transmission and distribution lines by vehicle and on foot to ensure conductor, structures, and hardware are undamaged and lines are clear of trees and brush. Identifies and reports any condition to the system that would create a hazard to the public or other workers. Identifies and files a report on the condition of the system as found. The report will include the problems and damage found on each line section and the condition of the rights-of-way and the extent of the problems and damage found and indicate the level of urgency for repairs. Installs pole, equipment, and fuse numbers on poles and equipment which are unmarked. Recommends location of gates to ensure a secured entry and exit on to FEUS rights-of-way. Conducts meter counts as required. Delivers materials, tools, and equipment to crews in the field as needed. Locates and marks underground lines and facilities following all rules and regulations of the New Mexico One Call and any other local and state laws. Works with the Mapping group to ensure all changes in the maps get updated in the field and in the System Control area. This will include making sure all new devices in the field are temporarily written on System Control Maps and field maps with the proper devise numbers noted. Operates a pilot vehicle to escort oversized loads for the Electric T&D crews. Works as a flagman when needed to control traffic around work sites. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Must have experience with and understand the New Mexico One Call rules for facilities locating and marking.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience in the electric utility trade with the ability to identify materials and equipment used in transmission and distribution lines.
Ability to identify equipment on poles and structures from the ground.
Ability to identify system voltages and any potential hazards due to damage related to high voltage lines and equipment.
Must be able to communicate well, both written and verbal.
Hand writing must be clear and legible.
Must be able to clearly communicate hazardous conditions to the public and other employees during an emergency situation.
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Ability to read maps, locate lines, overhead and underground, and give directions.
Ability to work with others and precisely follow directions provided by supervisor.
Must be self-motivated, since this position is often required to work alone and in remote locations.
Must be able to perform minor vehicle maintenance in the field, such as changing a tire.
Ability to enter data in a lap top or desk top computer.
Needs to be familiar with both Excel and Word programs.

Responsibilities

Patrols transmission and distribution lines by vehicle and on foot to ensure conductor, structures, and hardware are undamaged and lines are clear of trees and brush.
Identifies and reports any condition to the system that would create a hazard to the public or other workers.
Identifies and files a report on the condition of the system as found.
Installs pole, equipment, and fuse numbers on poles and equipment which are unmarked.
Recommends location of gates to ensure a secured entry and exit on to FEUS rights-of-way.
Conducts meter counts as required.
Delivers materials, tools, and equipment to crews in the field as needed.
Locates and marks underground lines and facilities following all rules and regulations of the New Mexico One Call and any other local and state laws.
Works with the Mapping group to ensure all changes in the maps get updated in the field and in the System Control area.
Operates a pilot vehicle to escort oversized loads for the Electric T&D crews.
Works as a flagman when needed to control traffic around work sites.