The Borough of Ephrata - Member Community Position

American Municipal Power, Inc• US,

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Borough of Ephrata is seeking applicants for the position of First Class Lineworker. This position is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, operation and construction work on the transmission system, distribution system, street lighting system and substations either de-energized or energized, at any voltage, requiring all-around knowledge, judgment and experience of the trade.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and perform mathematics at a twelfth-grade level
High school education or GED, or equivalent work experience and training
Red Cross Certification of equivalent
Fully qualified as a First Class Lineworker with comprehensive knowledge and experience in the use of hot stick equipment
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of transformer connections, phasing, testing, line inspections, emergency sectionalizing procedures, and operating instructions related to line work, meters, and service installations
Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution line layouts
Successful completion of all Apprentice Level 5 training requirements, or a demonstrated equivalent level of technical knowledge
Strong knowledge of and willingness to adhere to safety rules and practices pertaining to energized and de-energized line work, including methods of resuscitation and first aid
High level of alertness to recognize potential hazards and prevent accidents
Willingness to participate in technical education and other training as required by the Borough
Thorough knowledge and competency in first aid and various types of resuscitation
Personal initiative, judgment, dependability and cooperation in performing work assignments
Demonstrated safety behaviors in the observation of hazards, compliance to safety rules and prevention of accidents
Physical ability and agility, strength and endurance to climb and work on poles and structures in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

Performing all apprentice-level job duties satisfactorily in a safe and workmanlike manner, using protective equipment or hot-line tools as required
Setting and removing poles and structures
Framing poles
Installing and removing transformers, regulators, capacitors, and fuse cutouts
Installing, removing, splicing, sagging, tying, connecting, and disconnecting conductors and cable terminations
Installing and maintaining streetlighting equipment
Working on circuits up to 13.2 kV using rubber protective equipment
Working on circuits up to 13.2 kV using hot sticks or aerial bucket trucks
Performing all work on energized circuits in excess of the nominal 13.2 kV using hot-line tools (the hot-line tool method may also be used at or below 13.2 kV)
Performing normal and emergency switching and sectionalizing on overhead and underground distribution lines, and on transmission lines up to 138 kV
Replacing fuses for all types of line and substation equipment, including transformers, capacitors, and line fuses
Testing transformers, insulators, and other line equipment
Tracing and clearing ground and open faults on underground and street lighting circuits
Conducting load and voltage tests
Installing, removing, connecting, and disconnecting services and meters
Installing and removing test meters and record test data
Maintaining meter records
Performing light tree trimming as necessary
Performing PA One Call (PA 1) job duties
Replacing lamps in streetlighting fixtures and traffic signals
Reading and recording data from gauges and meters
Conducting on-the-job training and provide direction to Apprentice lineworkers
Temporarily assuming the duties of Line Leader as needed
Using computers and programs used by electric division on a day-to-day basis
Operating all necessary vehicles and equipment for the electric division, complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations
Performing such other duties as assigned or necessary