Lineworker Apprentice/First Class

City of Grand Island•Grand Island, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for two distinct roles: Lineworker Apprentice and Lineworker First Class. The Lineworker Apprentice is an entry-level position focused on learning and performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for the City of Grand Island. The Lineworker First Class is an advanced journey-level position responsible for skilled and specialized work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical distribution, transmission, overhead, and underground systems. This role involves complex duties, oversight of subordinate staff, and the ability to work on energized equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of a certified lineworker school or documented electrical experience (Lineworker Apprentice).
Four years of experience comparable to that of a Lineworker Apprentice in the City of Grand Island (Lineworker First Class).
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Supplemented by training in electrical work.
Satisfactory completion of Merchant Program or an approved equal (Lineworker First Class).
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid Class A commercial driver’s license within six (6) months of hire.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of advanced applications of electrical theory.
Knowledge of names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on maintenance vehicles.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to learn techniques and procedures used in working on de-energized and energized primary, secondary and services.
Ability to learn pole climbing techniques using line worker climbers and belt.
Ability to learn names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on line and bucket trucks.
Ability to learn meter installation techniques used in primary and secondary rated metering.
Ability to learn to identify voltage level and types of power lines.
Ability to lift and/or move heavy weights.
Ability to perform work during adverse weather conditions.
Ability to perform work from ladders, at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces.
Ability to learn to install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead electrical systems.
Ability to learn to trim trees in a manner not harmful to the tree.
Ability to learn basic electrical theory.
Ability to drive and operate all vehicles and equipment assigned.
Ability to learn to install and terminate underground primary and secondary.
Ability to learn to perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three-phase primary.
Ability to perform work on streetlights.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to learn and perform duties usually associated with groundman position.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints and drawings.
Ability to learn to perform locates - with reference to documented primary and documented and undocumented secondary lines.
Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in working on energized primary lines secondary lines, and services (Lineworker First Class).
Knowledge of proper pole climbing techniques (Lineworker First Class).
Knowledge of proper installation practices and maintenance techniques of transformers, and capacitor banks (Lineworker First Class).
Knowledge of assisting with the planning of distribution system, easements and construction types (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to climb power poles (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to perform work on energized circuits (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to perform work from ladders, scaffolds, bucket trucks, and related man lifts at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces, including vaults and manholes (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to install and terminate underground primary and secondary (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to trim trees in a manner not harmful to the tree (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three-phase primary (Lineworker First Class).
Ability to perform locates - with reference to documented primary and documented and undocumented secondary lines (Lineworker First Class).
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.
All Distribution, Engineering, Dispatch, Transmission/Substation Division Personnel must live within 30-minute distance of 1116 W. North Front St, Grand Island, Nebraska.

Responsibilities

Assist with the installation and maintenance of primary and secondary voltage power lines and systems.
Assist in replacing old or malfunctioning power lines.
Assist in constructing and stringing new power lines.
Frame electrical poles prior to installation.
Climb poles to work on secondary distribution systems.
Check voltages.
Assemble and activate electrical components.
Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery and tools.
Ensure that service vehicles are equipped to respond to emergency situations.
Respond to service calls concerning power outages and various electrical problems on a stand-by basis.
Work to correct power outages and electrical problems.
Observe all established safety standards while performing work including the wearing of safety apparel, proper placement of work barricades and warning signs and grounding of machinery and equipment.
Participate in tree trim crew; assist in identifying obstructed lines; work with crew chief in removing limbs and trees accordingly; chip wood from limbs and trees; grind stumps as necessary.
Assist with cleaning vehicles, equipment and City facilities associated with electric lines work.
Assist with replacing services wires and connections; install meters and perform reconnections of service.
Assist with work on transformers and substations.
Operate and use a wide variety of equipment including various hydraulic, hand and power tools, various trucks, wire pulling equipment, chippers and voltage meters.
Install, repair, and maintain primary and secondary voltage power lines and systems.
Install conduit, conductors and other associated hardware and protective devices for overhead electrical systems.
Install transformers and check voltages.
Ensure that proper equipment and materials are present at the corresponding work site.
Replace service wires, connections, cross arms, bells and insulators; install meters and perform reconnections of service; inspect, test and replace electric meters as necessary; assist in collecting payments for electric service; disconnect accounts which are delinquent.
Perform maintenance on the transmission system and in substations.
Provide assistance in the repair and maintenance of streetlights.
Operate and use a variety of equipment including hydraulic, hand and power tools, trucks, bucket trucks, truck mounted cranes, forklifts, wire pulling equipment, trenchers, voltage meters, transits, backhoe / front-end loader, skid steer, vacuum excavation and hot line equipment.
Building and site construction /maintenance including basic structural, electrical, drainage, concrete removal and installation, painting, mowing and snow removal.
Assist in testing and maintaining control equipment used for remote operation of the water and electrical distribution systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.