Line Superintendent

Lewis County Public Utility District•Chehalis, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Superintendent coordinates work, schedules, and directly supervises District line crew personnel assigned to operations, including communication and coordination of customer service activities. The position may be assigned to either the Chehalis or Morton location and reports to the Operations Manager. It supervises up to 20 Operations employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities under organizational policies and applicable laws. The role provides operational leadership for line crews, supports staffing, budgeting, safety, labor management, and apprenticeship activities, and coordinates outage restoration, maintenance, customer communications, switching, inspections, and vegetation management. It ensures adherence to District procedures, operating standards, safety regulations, and applicable State WAC rules. The position also supports engineering and planning work, addresses customer concerns, maintains continuity of operational leadership, and performs emergency and after-hours work as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and either five years of experience as an IBEW Journeyman Lineman, ten years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and maintained First Aid/CPR certification are required. The employee must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. The position involves frequent movement and occasional lifting, exposure to indoor and outdoor work settings and varying weather and terrain, local travel up to 30%, and may require work beyond 40 hours per week and after-hours call-outs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of work experience as an IBEW Journeyman Lineman, or ten years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to perform supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, directing, and evaluating employees.
Ability to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, handle objects, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to enter and exit a vehicle and drive in all weather and driving conditions.
Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to respond to after-hours calls and call-outs, including during nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distribution and transmission line construction, switching, substation construction, and related tools, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision and direction of work assignments for District line crew personnel at the assigned headquarters.
Process and approve time slips, ensuring pay rates, hours worked, and account distributions are accurate.
Coordinate, clarify, schedule, inspect, and direct work performed by District line crews.
Assist the Operations Manager with recommendations for staffing levels, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
Assist the Operations Manager with budgeting, safety coordination, labor management, and apprenticeship activities.
Lead or coordinate outage restoration with Dispatch, field crews, and other District personnel to restore service safely and efficiently.
Plan and coordinate maintenance work, customer communications, and temporary service interruptions.
Ensure compliance with District work procedures, operating standards, and safety regulations.
Ensure employees and contractors follow District policies and procedures and State WAC workplace safety rules.
Participate in developing, communicating, and enforcing safety rules, procedures, and best practices for District electrical employees.
Assist with feasibility, job design, and planning with engineers and District staff as needed.
Respond to and resolve customer service concerns related to District electrical system operations and services.
Work with the Tree Supervisor on the District’s tree trimming and vegetation management program.
Originate and implement switching orders in coordination with Engineering and Dispatch.
Conduct crew audits and inspections and prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
Perform required inspections, maintenance, and reporting for the District’s 230kV transmission line in coordination with Engineering.
Ensure operational leadership continuity and perform other Superintendents’ responsibilities when necessary.
Foster effective working relationships and coordinate across District departments and staff.
Perform emergency and after-hours work as needed.
Interview, hire, train, and develop employees; plan, assign, and direct work; monitor performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Drive in all weather and driving conditions and travel locally as required.