Journeyman Lineman

Safety/Security Status: Safety Sensitive

SUMMARY

Acts as lead worker in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution lines in accordance with accepted safety and electrical standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Reporting relationships,

work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational

requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are

essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Leads and assists in the installation and maintenance of City electrical lines, both overhead and underground.

Responsible for transformers, arrestors, and other electrical equipment maintenance.

Responsible for the installation of right-of-way clearing and maintenance.

Supervises and trains subordinate Apprentice Lineman. May substitute for Field Electric Supervisor in their absence.

Installs new electrical lines by digging holes, setting poles, anchors, stringing wire, installing and changing transformers, installing new service wire, trimming trees, and maintaining right-of-ways.

Performs public relations work and customer complaints concerning powerline electrical operations.

Performs all primary line maintenance and replaces equipment as necessary.

Troubleshoots customer complaints of low voltage, partial power loss, loss of power, etc., and makes necessary repairs.

Performs the complicated line construction and maintenance work on energized secondaries and on primary conductors, structures, and equipment in accordance with all approved safety procedures.

Performs hot stick work on energized primary lines, both overhead and underground.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of setting line.

Assists in traffic signals, replacement of lamps, lenses, etc.

Maintains sound working knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance, including installation of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, etc.

Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards and precautionary methods.

Ability to locate and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment. Ability to perform live line construction and maintenance techniques.

Ability to work with drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.

Ability to climb poles.

Demonstrates ability to change out any energize pole under minimal supervision.

Demonstrates ability to perform substation switching and tie two substations together.

Demonstrates ability to identify the proper form for each service to assist with metering installation.

Demonstrates ability to build and trim out any three phase transformer