Lineman Journey-Troubleman

City of Lubbock•402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission troubleshooting, construction, operations and maintenance activities. Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Four years’ experience as an apprentice lineman
Two additional years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman
Valid Current Commercial Driver's License
Knowledge of methods used in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission and distribution power delivery systems
Knowledge of the operation of aerial devices including bucket trucks and digger derricks
Knowledge of safe work practices
Knowledge of APPA Safety Manual
Ability to manage/supervise the work of others
Ability to work on high poles and perform strenuous work under emergency and all weather conditions
Ability to coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds
Frequently stand and walk during a shift
Continuously climb ladders, stairs, poles and inclined surfaces
Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
Push and pull objects such as wire and poles
Flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
Raise arm above, at or below shoulder height

Responsibilities

Work safety on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized/de-energized transmission systems
Troubleshoot system issues to identify causes and repairs
Climb poles and operate aerial devices at extreme heights
Install and replace lines and line equipment
Work energized primary and secondary distribution facilities
Terminate underground cable
Install or repair line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut outs, disconnects, lighting arrestors, insulators, circuit breakers, street light fixtures, and other line apparatus
Install, remove, replace meters and metering equipment
Understand organization fusing practices
Be on call and respond to outages and emergencies and work in inclement weather
Work safely inside of substations and switch yards
Phase, rotate, and install new circuits in overhead and underground lines
Switch load from one circuit to another by closing and opening disconnects and/or oil switches
Assist overhead, underground, substation, and transmission department as assigned
Instruct and train apprentice linemen and groundmen
Proficient in three-way communication with use of a radio during switching orders, placing circuits on one shot, and troubleshooting
Use various types of testing equipment, grounding techniques, and lock out tag out procedures
Must be able to climb and work off of poles and towers for extended period of time
Have knowledge and skills to operate all types of equipment used to perform line work (bucket trucks, hole diggers, and wire pulling equipment)
Ability to conduct a tailboard discussion/JSA
Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and follow safety rules
Must be able to read and understand drawings and maps
Perform additional duties as assigned