Powerline Tech II

Town of Wake Forest•Wake Forest Power Operations Center, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Vibrant Team at the Town of Wake Forest! We are excited to recruit for one Powerline Technician II to join our team. Do you have a passion for service and a desire to make a tangible impact on a thriving and growing town? Are you seeking a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance? If so, the Town of Wake Forest Power Department invites you to bring your talents and enthusiasm to our dynamic team! Working for the Town of Wake Forest isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to a special place's unique character and future. The Town’s vision is that Wake Forest’s vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community fosters its distinct character, thriving economy, and high quality of life. Our Core Values are Caring, Commitment, Character, Innovation, and Collaboration. Every quarter, we highlight one of our core values and have peer nominations to recognize exemplary work demonstrated by our employees. As part of employee development, the Town hosts a Toastmasters group, Supervisory Bootcamp, Leadership Academy, Effective Supervisory Practices course, and other professional growth opportunities. The Town also provides at least three annual Employee Appreciation food truck events. We foster a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, and collaboration is key to our success. You'll work alongside experienced and passionate professionals dedicated to mentorship and professional growth. We regularly have team-building events to celebrate departmental and personal accomplishments. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment that respects your time and commitments outside work. The Town offers Wellness Wednesday once a month, which allows employees to take off one hour early to attend to wellness needs. We also offer free access to our recreational facilities and discounted fees for youth athletic programs for employees' families. Our department also offers opportunities for management leave and flex time. Wake Forest offers a high quality of life with a historic downtown, beautiful parks and greenways, a growing arts and culture scene, and a strong sense of community. We are committed to investing in our employees' growth through training, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in planning.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the standard techniques and practices used in power line construction and maintenance work.
Considerable knowledge of the use and care of all tools, equipment, and supplies used in power distribution work.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in power line work.
Ability to climb poles and work efficiently and safety.
Ability to work on high voltage lines under supervision and to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to use line worker's tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally; in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently; and in excess of 20 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment and inspect and assemble small parts.
Graduation from high school with equivalent experience, for each level, in electrical distribution or related field.
Possession of a valid Class “A” NC Commercial driver's license
Possession of a Power Line Technician Certificate for the appropriate level

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid preferred

Responsibilities

Performs technical work in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical power distribution systems.
Employees in this class perform technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical lines.
Employees are expected to possess a working knowledge of standardized techniques and practices utilized in power line construction, maintenance and repair.
Judgment is used in determining the most appropriate work methods and observing safety standards.
Work requires frequent on-call and call-back responsibilities.
The employee is subject to hazards associated with electrical work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and being exposed to various hazards such heights, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, confined spaces, poor ventilation and oils.
Work is performed under on-site supervision of an Electric Power Line Crew Supervisor and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for compliance to accepted standards.
Participates in the installation and alignment of power line poles; stringing primary and secondary lines; attaching wire to insulators and cross arms; installing, repairing, and replacing cross arms, insulators, lightning arresters, transformers, circuit breakers, and fuse cutouts; and maintaining and repairing the Town's street light system.
Operates bucket truck equipment to ascend to high wires; operates other equipment such as backhoes and related equipment.
Sets up, operates and takes down boring unit and locator unit.
Installs primary and secondary underground lines.
Participates in making line taps and connecting wires.
Transfers wire from condemned defective poles to new poles and installs metering equipment.
Investigates complaints regarding power failures and makes the necessary repairs; participates in making emergency repairs during disruptions of service.
Participates in tree trimming, chipping, and clean up as needed.
Performs related duties as required.