Substation Lineman

City of Independence•Independence, MO

34d•$59•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex duties involving the installation, construction, inspecting and maintaining all manner of Independence Power & Light substations. Under general supervision incumbent will carry out assignments and may also be assigned to supervise apprentices. Duties include installation of new equipment, making inspections and diagnosing trouble with a variety of equipment including power transformers, oil circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, disconnect switches, lightning arrestors, voltage regulators, control apparatus, batteries, and chargers. Responsibilities include performing cable integrity tests as well as location. May have contact with employees and the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged or presented. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Status as a Journeyman Lineman or four (4) years of substation experience
Valid driver’s license
Requires knowledge of basic electricity, schematics and wiring diagrams, substation equipment and basic mechanics
Requires skill in connecting and reading electrical meters and devices, operation of aerial devices, and effective interpersonal communication
Must complete NIMS training within first six months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred

Responsibilities

Installation of new equipment
Making inspections and diagnosing trouble with a variety of equipment including power transformers, oil circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, disconnect switches, lightning arrestors, voltage regulators, control apparatus, batteries, and chargers
Performing cable integrity tests as well as location
May have contact with employees and the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged or presented
Performs other duties as assigned