Electric Line Worker

Description

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual labor associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of power transmission/distribution systems in order to provide uninterrupted electrical power to all City of Alexandria customers.

Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license.

Examples of Duties

Installs, maintains, and repairs underground and overhead structures including high mast lighting and street light systems, poles, cables, and related equipment to carry power transmission/distribution lines used to conduct electrical energy between generating stations, substations, and consumers.

Runs new underground services; troubleshoots underground power problems; splices underground distribution feeders.

Runs new overhead services; assists in erecting poles and adjusting wires.

Climbs poles or rides in truck-mounted boom bucket to install equipment, remove defective wiring, transfer wires, conduct repairs, and conduct pole top rescues.Installs transformers, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, wire conductors and auxiliary equipment to poles.

Strings wire conductors between erected poles; adjusts slack in conductors; terminates overhead conductors.

Splices, solders, and insulates conductors and related wiring to join sections of power line and to connect transformers and electrical accessories.

Performs manual labor associated with construction, maintenance and repair of power transmission/distribution systems (which may include laying/installing pipe, boring under roads/driveways, pouring concrete, trimming tree limbs and bushes, digging holes or trenches, driving ground rods, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.).

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in the construction, maintenance and repair of power transmission/distribution systems which may include a backhoe, trencher, bucket truck, line truck, boring rig, tensioning rig, derrick/digger truck, forklift, tractor, mini excavator, phasing stick, voltage ohmmeter, breakers, regulators, hydraulic tools, jackhammer, air compressor, pipe horn, post hole digger, shovel, axe, saw, chain saw, mechanic tools, etc.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition (which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop and work areas, etc.); monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Maintains adequate supply of equipment, tools, supplies and materials on trucks for use at work sites; prepares materials for assigned jobs; transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials needed.

Reads and interprets electrical diagrams and maps.

Receives various forms, reports, meter readings, electrical diagrams, maps, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards and/or maintains as appropriate.

May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays in the event of a natural disaster, power outages, downed power lines, etc. or for any disruption of service to City of Alexandria customers.

Typical Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; vocational or technical coursework in electrical transmission and distribution is preferred; supplemented by progressively responsible work in the electric distribution field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Agency City of Alexandria, LA

Address 625 Murray Street

P.O. Box 71

Alexandria, Louisiana, 71309

Phone 318-449-5078

318-449-5030

Website http://www.cityofalexandriala.com