Line Superintendent

Lewis County Public Utility District; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis County PUD seeks a Line Superintendent to supervise district line crews, coordinate schedules, and direct work safely at Chehalis and Morton locations.

The role requires journeyman lineman experience, CDL Class A, and strong safety/regulatory knowledge. You will oversee outages, vendor coordination, and budget-related activities while ensuring quality service to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; extensive lineman/utility experience preferred.
• Journeyman Lineman status with IBEW or equivalent utility operations experience.
• Valid CDL Class A and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate district line crew work at the assigned headquarters.
• Process and approve time slips, pay hours, and distributions.
• Coordinate, inspect, and direct work with line crews.
• Assist Operations Manager with staff level, tools, and equipment planning.
• Lead outage restoration efforts with Dispatch and field crews.
• Plan maintenance work and coordinate customer communications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical system knowledge

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

IBEW Journeyman Lineman experience

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

The Line Superintendent is responsible for work coordination, scheduling, and direct supervision of District line crew personnel assigned to operations, including the communication and coordination of customer service activities.

This position will be required to work, when assigned, at either the Chehalis or Morton location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Provides overall supervision and direction of work assignments for District line crew personnel at the assigned headquarters.
• Process and approve time slips, ensuring accuracy of pay rates, worked hours, and account distributions.
• Coordinate, clarify, schedule, inspect, and direct work to be performed with District line crews.
• Assists the Operations Manager with recommended staff levels, tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Assist the Operations Manager in the budget process, coordination of safety, labor management, and apprenticeship activities.
• Lead and/or coordinate outage restoration efforts with Dispatch, field crews, and other District personnel to restore service safely and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance work, customer communications, and temporary service interruptions, ensuring effective collaboration between customers and District staff.
• Provide direction and oversight to ensure compliance with District work procedures, operating standards, and safety regulations.
• Ensure employees and contractors adhere to District policies and procedures and State WAC rules regarding safety in the workplace.
• Actively participate in the development, communication, and enforcement of safety rules, procedures, and best practices for District electrical employees to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Assist in feasibility, job design and planning with engineers and District staff as needed.
• Respond to and resolve customer service concerns related to the operation and services of the District's electrical system.
• Work in conjunction with the Tree Supervisor on the District’s tree trimming/vegetation management program.
• Originate and implement switching orders in coordination with Engineering and Dispatch.
• Conduct crew audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with District policies, safety standards, and operational requirements; prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
• Perform required inspections, maintenance activities, and reporting for the District's 230kV transmission line in coordination with the Engineering Department to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure operational leadership continuity; perform responsibilities of other Superintendents when necessary.
• Foster effective working relationships and coordinate efforts across all District departments and staff to achieve District objectives.
• Perform emergency and after hours work as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

TThis position directly supervises up to 20 employees in the Operations department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five years of work experience as an IBEW Journeyman Lineman or ten years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, construction or equivalent is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of distribution and transmission line construction, switching, substation construction, and related tools, materials and equipment preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A. Must maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must beproficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to enter/exit vehicle and drive in all weather and driving conditions. Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include residential, commercial, and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. May be exposed to rough terrain in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

This position may require work hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Responds to after-hours phone calls or call-outs, including day, night, and weekend.

Department

Operations

Job Code

OPS002

Location

Chehalis and/or Morton

FLSA Status

Exempt

Union/Non-Union

Non-Union; this position may require access to confidential information that could be used in labor relations and/or collective bargaining.

Travel

Local travel up to 30%for training and/or commute to District offices or government agencies

Reports to

Operations Manager

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

This position is regarded as a safety sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening including cannabis.