Apprentice Lineman/Electric Journeyman Lineman

Location: Georgetown Municipal Complex

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Safely and efficiently provides electrical line service to the city's utility clients. Assemble & disassemble hardware for overhead & underground installations in a de-energized environment with instruction from Journeyman Lineman. Provide ground support for lineman operating in aerial bucket, on pole, trenches or underground facility environment. Operate heavy machinery involved with digging, setting and tamping poles, pulling overhead and underground conductors, digging and backfilling trenches or other excavations and hurt man rescue by operating platform controls of aerial bucket.

Applicants are required to attach a resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Electric Apprentice Lineman

Safely and efficiently provides electrical line service to the City's utility clients.

Assembles & disassembles hardware for overhead & underground installations in a de-energized environment with instruction from Journeyman Lineman.

Provides ground support for lineman operating in aerial bucket, on pole, trenches or underground facility environments. Cuts and clears brush at ground level.

Operates heavy machinery involved with digging, setting and tamping poles, pulling overhead and underground conductors, digging and backfilling trenches or other excavations and hurt-man rescue by operating platform controls of aerial bucket.

Participates in the Apprentice Lineman Training Program including after-hours studies.

Available to perform other line work as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Electric Journeyman Lineman

Performs daily line construction activities for both overhead and underground installations from aerial bucket, climbing poles & ground on energized lines; assembles transformers, switches, pad mounted facilities, metering, street lighting, capacitors and circuit switching & protection installations.

Participates as a mentor for lineman in the Apprentice Line Technician training program.

Operate heavy machinery involved with digging, setting and tamping poles in energized lines, pulling overhead and underground conductors in energized environments, digging and backfilling trenches or other excavations and hurt man rescue by operating platform controls of aerial bucket and by pole.

Uses various electrician hand tools, i.e., snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.

Assemble & disassemble hardware for overhead & underground installations in an energized environment.

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain electronic test equipment.

Cut and clear brush at ground level and along aerial lines.

Troubleshoots and assists in resolving unplanned power outages; participates in restoring power services in a safe and timely manner; and communicates with utility customers regarding electrical complaints, planned outages and potential electric hazards during power outages.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Contingent offer requires successful pre-employment screening to include drug screening, driver's license check, background, and physical exam.

Certification(s) Licenses required for both positions

Valid Class "A" Texas driver's license.

Certificate of Skills from the Cities Apprentice Line Technician program or accredited approved alternate.  Documentation and demonstration of abilities must be presented and demonstrated to the program training administrator within six (6) month evaluation period.

Physical Demands for both positions

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Temperature extremes from weather and engines; loud noise from engine and blown fuses; creosote burns; live electric lines; occasional dogs and insects; uneven terrains; exposure to poison oak, ivy and sumac; entry into confined spaces.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for both positions

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely; ability to follow electrical safety procedures; ability to maintain Texas Class "A" CDL driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the most current Apprentice Lineman Program.

Abilities consistent with the most current Apprentice Lineman Program.

Reading: Reads electrical hazard warnings on equipment.

Writing: documents own timekeeping records for approval.

Math: Calculates work hours for time, measures distance and depth, and for basic electrical theories.

Reasoning: Solves technical, safety, and construction problems related to work.

Advanced Theoretical Knowledge: Knowledge of electrical systems and safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate, or its equivalent required, must be at least 18 years of age, and have zero (0) to six (6) months related experience; electrical groundman or lineman experience preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and certified training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Apprentice Electric Lineman - Groundman must possess a valid Texas driver's license upon hiring and acquire a Class "A" CDL, learn and demonstrate the ability to climb poles, actively progress in the first 1000 hours o