Electric Lineman

City Of Fairburn • Fairburn, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fairburn is seeking a qualified, highly skilled electric lineman that can perform work in the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment. Local government or electric utility experience is a plus. This position is responsible for performing highly skilled electric lineman work in the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three-year apprenticeship program
• Three to five 3-5 years of related experience
• Valid Class B CDL driver’s license required.
• Completion of a recognized three (3) year apprenticeship program as a Certified Lineman/Linewoman, required.
• Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Pre-employment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in electrical installation and repair work and/or in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission lines.
• Knowledge of safety practices and regulations applying to low and high voltage electrical wires.
• Knowledge of pertinent first-aid principles and techniques including resuscitation methods.
• Ability to perform electrical installation and repair work and construct and maintain electric distribution and transmission lines.
• Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Ability to Work from electrical plans and detailed drawings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in person and over the phone.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, reflective vest and other safety devices.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate personal computer hardware and software associated with UPC locate activities.
• Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

• Local government or electric utility experience is a plus.
• Class A CDL license preferred or the ability to obtain a Class A license within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Climbs power poles and steel towers, splicing and making repairs to energized lines.
• Constructs new overhead lines, setting poles, installing cross arms and brackets, stringing wire, and placing equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators.
• Performs switching operations as a member of a line crew.
• Runs new service lines from pole or transformer to consumer’s premises.
• Reconstructs existing lines and related fittings.
• Phases out and cuts in new circuits; pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires; tests poles, lines and other facilities.
• Trims trees to clear wires.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete foundations.
• Installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial; installs cable risers; splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables
• Drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned; assists in the instruction and training of other new crew members in techniques of the trade.
• Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED