Electric Line Technician (Apprentice or Journey-Level)

City of Elkhorn; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elkhorn Electric Utility is seeking a Line Technician responsible for constructing and maintaining electric systems. This role involves outdoor work under various weather conditions and requires knowledge of safety protocols. Candidates can apply as either apprentices or journey-level technicians, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Premium-free for employee-only coverage

Dental Insurance: Premium-free for all employees

Vision Insurance: Available as a voluntary benefit

Life Insurance: Two policies provided

Retirement Savings: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System

Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program.
• Journey-level candidates must have completed a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship.
• Must obtain a valid Wisconsin CDL within the trial period.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and maintains overhead and underground electric systems.
• Locates and marks underground electric conductors.
• Performs field inspections and ensures compliance with plans.

Skills

Knowledge of electric utility operating and safety protocols

Skill in reading and interpreting maps and plans

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

Education

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

Valid Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Tools

AutoCad software

GIS mapping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Elkhorn Electric Utility is accepting applications for a Line Technician position. This position may be filled at either the Apprentice or Journey-Level, depending on qualifications. The Line Technician is responsible for the construction, maintenance, extension, and repair of overhead and underground electric systems in accordance with standard trade practices and safety protocols. The position reports to the Electric Superintendent and involves outdoor, hands-on work in a variety of weather conditions.

Compensation:Apprentices will be compensated according to their stage in the apprenticeship program, with starting wages at a minimum of 60% of the journey-level rate. The current journey-level wage is $47.67 per hour.

Benefits:The City of Elkhorn is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits packagedesigned to support you and your family:

• Medical Insurance:Premium-freefor employee-only coverage, with a minimal 1% cost share for family plans
• Dental Insurance:Premium-free for all employees
• Vision Insurance:Available as a voluntary benefit
• Life Insurance:Two policies provided, with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your spouse or dependents
• Retirement Savings:Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS),a state-managed pension plan, along with access to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• PTO and Holidays:Generous PTO accrual, up to 3.5 weeks in the first year, and 10 paid holidays annually; 75% of unused PTO time rolls over to the next year on your anniversary date
• And more!

The following duties are normal for the position but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Locates and marks underground electric conductors. Assists in the field staking of new electric lines; makes field checks and inventories; constructs, dismantles, maintains, splices and repairs electric lines, and other property as required; works aloft on energized lines and equipment, with proper safety protection. Performs substation inspections. Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and Codes pertaining to all phases of line and line clearance work. Sets guys and frames poles, towers and other structures.
  
  
• Assists in the ordering and inventory of construction related materials; performs inventories of equipment and material; processes and closes work orders; performs annual system inspections and maintains records for reporting.
  
  
• Investigates voltage and service-related inquiries; disconnects service; performs field inspection of all public improvement projects to ensure compliance with approved plans; compiles performance and maintenance punch lists.
  
  
• May assist in training others in the same or lower classifications
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Apprentice candidates must be eligible for a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program. Journey-level candidates must have successfully completed a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program and passed the required examination for Line Technician certification.
  
  

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
  
  
• Must be in position to obtain or be in possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - classes A, B, and C - with air brake endorsement within the trial period and maintain that certification throughout his or her employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the City of Elkhorn Electric Utility distribution system.
• Thorough knowledge of electric utility operating and safety protocols.
• Working knowledge in the use of AutoCad software, GIS mapping software, and basic office application software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps, system layout plans, building plans, and a variety of related documents.
• Skill in coordinating and monitoring the activities of field service work crew.
• Ability to use and interpret work orders, reports, specifications, and AutoCad maps.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret various documents such as invoices, plans, blueprints; laboratory reports, and system maps.
• Ability to alter drawings and AutoCAD maps using prescribed format and conforming to standard rules and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisory staff, other City staff, work crew employees, and general public.

Tools and Equipment Used

Requires daily use of personal computer and office software applications, frequent use of telephone, office copiers, printers, and fax machine; requires frequent use of portable power and hand tools; requires frequent operation of mechanized equipment and light to heavy duty vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to climb poles and ladders, required to sit, walk, bend, stoop, talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or control the equipment listed above.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee may frequently be required to lift or move objects and materials weighing 100 pounds of more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, prolonged visual concentration, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in the outdoors as member of maintenance and/or construction crew involving frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions and potentially hazardous situations.