Electric Line Worker Sr., Electric Distribution

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Short/long term disability

Life insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

11 paid holidays

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Senior Electric Line Worker for the Electric Distribution Department in central Louisiana. The role involves installing, maintaining, energizing and repairing high and low voltage lines, transformers, switches and street lights to ensure reliable power for city customers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with electrical training, five years of line work, and a valid Class B CDL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in electrical system installation, repair and maintenance.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible line work.
• Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses power problems and communicates with the public to determine the source of power outages.
• Runs new overhead services; assists in erecting poles and adjusting wires.
• Climbs poles or rides in a truck-mounted bucket to install equipment and perform repairs.

Job description

Electric Line Worker Sr., Electric Distribution

Employees & Public

Annual Salary Range: $63,490.75 - $72,800.00 Grade: 23

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianato provide responsible manual labor regarding the installation, maintenance, energizing and repairs of all high and low voltage lines, transformers, capacitors, switches, and street lights within the City distribution system, ensuring reliable electric power to all City of Alexandria customers.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses power problems: communicates with public and customers and runs electrical checks to determine source of power outage; determines course of action needed.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical school training in electrical system installation, repair and maintenance; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible line work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Certification from Lineman’s Training School may be required.

Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with rotating shifts, after hours, weekends, and holidays

Civil Service Department

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer