Electric Lineworker I

cityofboernetx; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 50,971 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Paid vacation/sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Workers' compensation

Job summary

City of Boerne is looking for an Electric Lineworker I to join the Electric Department. This role performs diversified work constructing, installing, and maintaining electric distribution systems at all voltages, including both overhead and underground lines, in a municipal setting.

Responsibilities include climbing utility poles, operating bucket trucks and other equipment, reading maps and diagrams, maintaining reports, stocking supplies, and providing timely customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years as groundman or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution practices and safety standards.
• Ability to read maps, interpret diagrams, and follow safety rules.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license; Class A/B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and maintaining overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Operate equipment such as bucket truck, pole crane, and other large trucks.
• Respond to customer inquiries and emergencies as needed.
• Keep records and prepare reports; stock supplies in work truck.
• Maintain safety and attend training seminars.

Skills

Read maps

Interpret diagrams

Safety practices

Pole climbing

Oral and written communication

Driver's license

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Groundman experience or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Electric Lineworker I

Department

Electric

Location

City of Boerne, Texas

Salary Range

$37.03 -$46.28 DOQ Hourly

Job Description

The role overview responsible for performing diversified work, such as constructing, installing, and maintaining underground and overhead electric distribution systems at all voltages.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and secondary services, including climbing utility poles to install and/or repair transformers, meters, switching systems, and streetlights.
• Operates all departmental equipment utilized in the installation and maintenance of the electrical system, such as bucket truck, digger derrick, pole truck, and other large trucks.
• Attends in-house electric education and training seminars.
• Cut brush and trims trees to maintain the existing right-of-way.
• Assists in maintaining departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps records of work performed and prepares reports as required.
• Stocks work truck with supplies.
• Responds appropriately to customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for information.
• Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs such other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or Possess GED, plus at least two years of experience as a groundman or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of:construction practices, tools, and materials used in the electrical field and techniques and safety practices involved in installation and maintenance of electric distribution systems; electric, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals; electronics; and mathematical applications.
• Skill/Ability to: read maps, interpret map logic, and understand electric diagrams; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; work under prolonged periods of stress due to the hazards of electricity; identify and choose among several alternative solutions for situations that change occasionally; climb poles to make necessary repairs; interpret and apply established rules, regulations, and requirements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; be constantly aware of safety hazards; apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.
• Safety/Physical Requirements: Tasks require individual to be consistently alert to, and aware of safety hazards; apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; the ability to work under prolonged periods of stress due to the hazards of electricity; climb poles to make necessary repairs; bending, stooping, lifting or carrying a force equal to 50 lbs.
• Certifications & Licenses Required:Appropriate valid Texas Class C driver's license. Texas Class A or B CDL preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/ Sick paid days off
• Holidays Paid
• Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
• Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

The City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.