Journey Lineworker
Company: City of Santa Clara, CA
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Typical Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Under general supervision:
* Climbs power poles and steel towers, making repairs to energized
lines;
* Constructs new overhead and underground electric facilities, sets
poles, installs cross arms and brackets, strings wire, and places
equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning
arrestors and insulators;
* Performs switching operations;
* Runs new service lines from pole to consumer's premises;
* Reconstructs existing overhead and underground electric
facilities;
* Phases out and cuts in new circuits;
* Pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires;
* Tests poles;
* Inspects existing overhead and underground electric systems and
other overhead and underground facilities;
* Trims trees to clear wires;
* Installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground
distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and
vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete
foundations;
* Installs and maintains street light system;
* Installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial;
* Installs cable risers;
* Splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables;
* Performs substation construction such as installation of
structures, switches, insulators, buses, foundations and associated
equipment;
* Drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned;
* Assists in the instruction and training of Journey Lineworker
Apprentices, Electric Utility Helpers, Electric Helper/Drivers, and
other new crew members in techniques of the trade;
* May be required to perform maintenance of substation equipment
and assist Electricians with wiring of substations; and
* Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
* Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.; and
* Completion of a recognized three-year apprenticeship program as a
Lineworker is required.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
* Possession of a valid California Class A Driver's license is
required, or
* Possession of a valid Class C license at the time of appointment
and the ability to obtain a Class A license within six months of
employment
* Incumbents in this position are required to become rubber glove
certified as a condition of holding the classification of Journey
Lineworker within nine (9) months of appointment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS
* Incumbents of this classification may be required to work outside
their regularly scheduled hours, and to be available for emergency
and/or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.
* Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and/or
alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.
* Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job
assignment.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their
eligibility to work in this country. The City will not sponsor,
represent or sign any documents related to visa
applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which
requires an employer application.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
* Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in overhead and
underground electrical installation and repair work and in the
construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and
transmission lines and underground systems;
* Safety practices and regulations applying to low and high voltage
electrical wires;
* Pertinent first-aid principles and techniques including
resuscitation methods; and
* General Order #95, "Rules for Overhead Line Constructing" and
General Order #128, "Rules for Construction of Underground Electric
Systems issued by California Public Utilities Commission.
Ability to:
* Perform electrical installation and repair work and to construct
and maintain overhead and underground electric distribution and
transmission system;
* Think and act appropriately and quickly in emergencies;
* Maintain good public relations;
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others;
* Work from electrical plans and detailed drawings;
* Input data using computer programs for documenting electric
facility maintenance and inspection findings;
* Effectively train and supervise others;
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with
those contacted in the course of work, including the general
public;
* Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop,
reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform
assigned duties;
* Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and
meet strict deadlines; and
* Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
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