Electric Lineman - D

City of Newberry • Newberry, SC

10d • $50,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical, semi-skilled work constructing, maintaining, and repairing the City of Newberry’s electrical transmission system. The role includes duties necessary for efficient system operation and operation of heavy equipment. The lineman assists with maintaining, repairing, and testing substation and distribution equipment, switch gear, relays, reclosures, and circuit breakers.

The position performs work on primary and secondary circuits, including work on energized lines using appropriate hot-line tools, and provides service to consumers. It involves reviewing work orders and related technical and operational records, checking meters, operating vehicles and equipment, and communicating courteously with citizens, businesses, and City employees. The employee must live within 30 minutes of the principal work location in Newberry and is subject to standby duty and 24-hour call back.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by one to two years of progressively responsible technical experience in electrical line work, or an equivalent combination providing the necessary knowledge, ability, and skills.
• South Carolina driver's license.
• Ability to attain Lineman Level C certification within a reasonable timeframe and to reach Level B and Level A certifications as designated by the Utilities Director and Superintendent.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the principal work location in Newberry.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods in all weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wet, icy conditions, and high winds.
• Ability to work while exposed to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, gases, and oil.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A; alternatively, ability to attain it within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining primary and secondary circuits, including converting voltages, performing hot-line work, setting and re-insulating poles, replacing rotten poles, locating broken or burnt lines with a fault locator, and assembling and installing cut-outs and arrestors.
• Perform line work on energized lines using appropriate hot-line tools.
• Review work orders, meter test reports, staking sheets, vehicle service charts, electrical drawings, purchase orders, and substation readings.
• Provide consumer services such as installing new wire service, troubleshooting, installing yard lights and streetlights, and restoring power.
• Operate equipment and vehicles, including connector wrenches, hydraulic and gas-operated drills, chain saws, trenchers, bucket trucks, and diggers.
• Assist with checking meters for proper function, tampering, and other operational problems.
• Communicate courteously and diplomatically with citizens, businesses, and City employees across departments.
• Respond to standby duty and 24-hour call back as required.

What This Job Offers

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