Journey Lineworker

City of Gillette, WY•Gillette, WY

28d•Onsite

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About The Position

This position is responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

Requirements

Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, materials, and equipment involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of an electric utility system.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the use of personal protective equipment.
Skill in utilizing specialized tools and equipment related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of electric services.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in establishing effective working relationships.
Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex problems.
Skill in reading and interpreting maps and drawings.
Skill in oral and written communication.
A high school diploma or GED AND completion of a four-year Lineman Apprenticeship program or completion of Lineman school and four (4) years of relevant power line installation experience or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Possession of and ability to maintain certification as a Journey Lineman.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Wyoming Class A commercial driver's license.
May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, and/or other items weighing up to 70 pounds and carry up to 20 feet.
Must be able to work with hands rubber-gloved and with rubber sleeves.
Must be able to work from an aerial lift device and climb and work on wood structures up to 100 feet in height.
May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, high voltage work areas and extreme heights.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be subject to call-out and/or call-back.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical substation system equipment.
Installs, maintains, and repairs transmission system infrastructure.
Performs duties in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Assists in the training of Apprentice Lineworkers in the use of safety and proper procedures while working around energized equipment.
Performs the duties of the Electrical Services Supervisor in his or her absence as assigned.
Locates electrical and fiber optic systems.
Responds to power outages, emergency situations, or customer concerns; responds to after-hours emergencies.
Troubleshoots transmission, substation, distribution, secondary services, and street light systems.
Develops and implements switch plans to safely perform switch procedures of infrastructure changes.
Operates a variety of construction equipment as needed.
Performs related duties.