Electric Lineman/Linewoman

City of Lodi•Lodi, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lodi is seeking a journey-level experienced Electric Lineman/Linewoman to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines. This position is subject to emergency call back for after-hours work and may involve supervising other Electric Linemen/Linewomen. The City of Lodi, with a population of 65,000, is ideally located near major highways and offers a community rich in parks, wineries, museums, a lake, and open space. Lodi Electric Utility, founded in 1910, is committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable, clean, and safe power to the community.

Requirements

Completed a formal Lineman/Linewoman apprenticeship program.
Possession of journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman status obtained through one of the following: three and one-half (3-1/2) years training/experience in line work and successful completion of the journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman examination administered by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent; OR minimum five (5) years experience in line work and successful petitioning for journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman status with I.B.E.W.; OR certification from California-Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Committee that applicant has passed the apprenticeship and examination for journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman; OR possession of journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman status granted by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent.
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Ability to climb poles and use aerial buckets in confined areas among energized overhead lines and equipment at a considerable distance above ground.
Ability to work with energized underground 15-kv materials and methods.
Ability to work proficiently with hot line tools, i.e. sticks under energized conditions on both 15-kv overhead and underground systems.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Successful completion of a certified rubber glove training program is required at the time of application submission.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class A) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Constructs and maintains overhead and underground distribution circuits, neurotransmission circuits, and substations.
Installs and connects equipment on lines such as transformers, switches, cutouts, capacitors, lightning arresters, and streetlights.
Installs poles, anchors, cross arms, insulators, and strings wire.
Installs vaults, conduits, and pulls conductor.
Terminates cable systems on poles, transformers, switching equipment, and in vaults.
Installs distribution substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects, and buswork.
Runs new services from poles or service boxes to customer facilities.
Connects and disconnects services, and troubleshoots and tests individual customer services.
Reconstructs existing overhead and underground distribution lines.
Performs testing, phasing, and energization of new and reconstructed circuits.
Performs maintenance functions such as inspections, pole testing, resagging, cleaning of vaults and enclosures, and necessary repairs and corrections.
Trims trees to clear wires.
Diagnoses, locates, and clears trouble on primary and secondary overhead and underground lines and streetlighting systems.
Maintains good housekeeping in the job, around the yard, and on vehicles.
Participates in switching operations of the system and obtains loading data for system studies.
Performs functions on energized lines utilizing appropriate hot line tools.
Maintains tools and equipment in clean and workable condition and ensures all tools are returned after use.
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city.

Benefits

CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation - Three percent (3%) Match
10,000 HIRING BONUS ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 at completion of probationary period, $4,000 at completion of one additional year of employment with satisfactory performance review)
Excellent benefits
9/80 or 4/10 Work Schedule
Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year.
Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
Administrative Leave - Specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).
HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.
RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.