Electric Line Technician 1st Class

City of Manassas•Manassas Public Works Facility, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Manassas Electric Utilities Department is seeking an Electric Line Technician 1st Class, responsible to participate in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the city's electrical distribution system. This position may be underfilled as an Electric Line Apprentice based on the qualifications of the applicant pool.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge in rubber glove line maintenance and safety procedures.
Extensive knowledge in installation and wiring of all types of transformer banks.
Extensive knowledge of overhead and underground primary and secondary terminations.
Ability to operate aerial bucket and digger derrick trucks.
Ability to climb 45-foot wood poles.
Ability to work in confined spaces energized at 7200 volts.
Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
Successful completion of a recognized electrical journeyman lineman program.
At least 5 years of experience as a 1st Class Line Technician.
A valid Class A commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
First Aid, CPR, AED, and confined space entry certifications.
Must live within a 25-mile radius of the City of Manassas.
Be able to work overtime.
Respond to 70% of after-hour emergency calls.
Work in inclement weather conditions when required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in public power operations or electrical work preferred (for Electric Line Apprentice).

Responsibilities

Participate in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the city's electrical distribution system.
Perform technical duties in maintenance of electrical equipment: Performs overhead and underground transformer maintenance and change; tests and troubleshoots various underground and overhead electrical devices; and installs and repairs various conductors both overhead, underground, in, and around other energized conductors and devices.
Troubleshoot power issues: Analyzes trouble areas by reading circuit books; tests wires for faults or other damages; transformers and switches; and makes necessary repairs to clear problem and restore service.
Teach, train and supervise apprentice linemen in all aspects of overhead and underground line construction including, safety procedures, rigging, transformer connections, equipment operation and maintenance; and carries out lead technician responsibilities including assigning and directing work, making recommendations in performance appraisal, and reporting problems to supervisors.
Perform emergency calls in all types of weather.