Line Clearance Worker

City of Cleveland; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland is seeking a Line Clearance Worker for the Division of Cleveland Public Power. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and two years of experience trimming trees around high voltage lines.

Candidates must have OSHA/ANSI line clearance training and a valid Ohio CDL (A or B, with A preferred). Ability to lift 75 pounds and work overtime during emergencies is required. The position involves trimming trees from transmission lines and directing crew members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of full-time paid experience as a tree trimmer for a line clearance company trimming trees around high voltage distribution lines required.
• Must have documented line clearance training per OSHA and ANSI.
• Valid Ohio Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License required; Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, trims, cuts, and clears trees and underbrush from electrical transmission and distribution lines.
• Performs temporary repairs to service wires.
• Locates flares, cones, danger flags, and other warning equipment as required for compliance with state, local, and CPP rules and regulations.
• Directs and trains employees, as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Tree trimming experience

Safety training (OSHA/ANSI)

Overtime readiness

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A or B

Job description

Line Clearance Worker

The Division of Cleveland Public Power is requesting to update the minimum qualifications for the classification of Line Clearance Worker to more accurately reflect the minimum qualifications of the position. The equipment that is used to complete the job requires either a Class B or a Class A Commercial Drivers License. Changing the minimum qualifications to reflect the equipment requirements will allow the Division to attract a larger pool of qualified candidates.High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of full-time paid experience as a tree trimmer for a line clearance company trimming trees around high voltage distribution lines required. Must have documented training of line clearance training in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the American National Standards Institute. Valid State of Ohio Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License required. Valid State of Ohio Class “A” is preferred. Must be able to work overtime during emergencies and for call outs. Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds.

DUTIES:

Under supervision, trims, cuts, and clears trees and underbrush from electrical transmission and distribution lines. Performs temporary repairs to service wires. Locates flares, cones, danger flags, and other warning equipment as required for compliance with state, local, and CPP rules and regulations. Directs and trains employees, as assigned. Performs other job-related duties as required.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.