Under supervision, learns and performs electrical line construction, maintenance and repair. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground systems from either pole or aerial lift device;
• Assists in restoring overhead and underground outages;
• Assists in performing line patrol;
• Assists with the installation of transformers, switches, reclosers, capacitors, meters and other electrical apparatus;
• Digs poles and anchor holes, frames and sets poles and anchors, installs guy wires, sags, and ties in conductors;
• Installs service. Connects, disconnects and reconnects as assigned;
• Assists with streetlight installation and maintenance;
• Repairs and replaces service drops as required;
• Reads, changes, installs and seals meters as assigned;
• Becomes familiar with the electric distribution system feeds and circuits;
• Trims trees and cuts brush on right of way as assigned;
• Completes outage reports; material tickets; connects, disconnects, or reconnects orders as required;
• Operates equipment as needed;
• Requires to oversee the safe work practices of employees of lower classification assigned to work with this position;
• Perform on call duty as required;
• Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a high school diploma with an additional one year of experience as a helper on a power line construction and maintenance crew or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required
Valid Current Class A Commercial Driver's License

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic courses in lineman school and electricity is desirable;
• Knowledge of one line diagrams is desirable;
• A minimum of six months experience in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution line is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Electrical Codes;
• Precautions to be taken in working with high voltage lines.

Ability to:

• Ability to service electrical power lines.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, poles, or inclined surfaces;
• Occasionally bend and kneel during the shift;
• Frequently pull wires towards oneself;
• Rotate trunk to the right or left from a sitting or standing position;
• Continuously lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to drive a vehicle and operate a bucket truck.