Wireworker/Lineworker I/II

City of Grand Island•Grand Island, NE

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform semi-skilled, skilled, and specialized work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City's electrical transmission and distribution systems, including both overhead and underground systems. This role involves a variety of duties to provide electrical utility services. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to inclement weather and confined spaces like manholes. The position requires a commitment to honest, ethical behavior, cooperative working relationships, and dependable attendance. Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment such as transformers, substations, wiring, and cables, as well as performing site preparation, routine maintenance, and responding to service calls for power outages and electrical problems. The role also involves operating various equipment, performing building and site maintenance, and assisting with control equipment testing. Both Wireworker/Lineworker I and II roles share many core functions, with the II position focusing on more skilled and specialized aspects of overhead and underground systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of advanced applications of electrical theory.
Knowledge 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 for working on energized and de-energized lines and services.
Ability to learn proper pole climbing techniques (required for anyone hired after January 1, 2014).
Ability to identify voltage levels 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, scaffolds, bucket trucks, and man lifts at varying heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to install conduit, conductors, transformers, and associated hardware for electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret maps, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and drawings.
Ability to drive and operate all assigned vehicles.
Ability to install and terminate underground primary and secondary lines.
Ability to perform work on energized and de-energized single-phase primary and three-phase primary lines.
Ability to learn meter installation and operational characteristics and techniques.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of underground line extensions, easements, and construction types.
Ability to perform work on streetlights.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to perform locates with reference to documented primary and secondary lines.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire.
Possession of a valid Journeyman electrical license or Journeyman Lineworker Card, or documented experience of the same level.
Ability to obtain appropriate, valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid within six (6) months of hire.
Wireworker/Lineworker I: One year of experience as a journeyman electrician, or graduate of a certified 2-year lineworker school or documented electrical experience.
Wireworker/Lineworker II: Two years of experience comparable to that of a Wireworker I.
High school diploma or GED required.
Supplemental training in electrical work.
Wireworker/Lineworker II: Satisfactory completion of Merchant Program or an approved equal.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCB testing.
Experience with aerial and padmounted transformers.
Experience with hot line equipment.
Experience with vacuum excavation.
Experience with backhoe/front-end loader, skid steer.
Experience with wire pulling equipment.
Experience with voltage meters and transits.
Experience with basic structural, electrical, and drainage work.
Experience with concrete removal and installation.
Experience with painting, mowing, and snow removal.
Experience with remote operation of water and electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment for transmission and distribution systems, including transformers, substations, and wiring.
Install conduit, conductors, and protective devices for underground electrical systems.
Assemble and activate electrical components, and check voltages.
Survey, excavate, and prepare installation sites for electrical equipment.
Repair and rebuild components of aerial and padmounted transformers.
Assist with building and repairing substation structures and transmission equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery, and tools.
Respond to service calls for power outages and electrical problems.
Observe and adhere to all safety standards, including wearing safety apparel and proper equipment grounding.
Ensure proper equipment and materials are present at work sites.
Replace service wires and connections, install meters, and connect services.
Install and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, instruments, relays, and controls.
Perform maintenance on the transmission system and assist in streetlight repair.
Operate various equipment including hydraulic tools, trucks, bucket trucks, cranes, forklifts, trenchers, and voltage meters.
Perform building and site construction/maintenance, including structural, electrical, drainage, concrete work, painting, mowing, and snow removal.
Assist in testing and maintaining control equipment for remote operation of utility systems.
Trim trees in a manner that is not harmful to the tree (Wireworker/Lineworker II).