Lineman

Decatur Utilities; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Utilities is seeking a Lineman to provide customer electric service by constructing, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting overhead and underground distribution systems at the Central Parkway Service Center. You will work under the General Construction Supervisor in the Electric Operations department.

Applicants should have 6–8 years in electric utility work (4 years as Lineman Apprentice), and hold a Class A CDL with Journeyman Lineworker Certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 6-8 years in electric utility, 4 years as Lineman Apprentice.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, codes, drawings and procedures.
• Able to write routine reports and communicate with customers and teams.
• Valid Alabama Class A CDL license; Journeyman Lineworker Certification; CPR/First Aid.
• Customer service skills and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and repairs overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Installs and repairs residential, commercial, and industrial service lines per NESC and standards.
• Installs and repairs transformers.
• Constructs and repairs 46kV sub-transmission lines.
• Performs energized line work on 17 kV and below.
• Operates and maintains line construction and rigging equipment.
• Uses voltmeters, ammeters, phasing meters and ohmmeters.
• Reads blueprints, drawings and work orders.
• Reads traffic control manuals used by Decatur Utilities.
• Trains Apprentice Linemen and Crewmen with emphasis on safety and quality.
• Communicates with customers and investigates trouble calls.
• Assesses work situations to ensure safety policies are followed.
• May lead in absence of lead lineman.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Write routine reports & correspondence

Customer communication

Safety training & policies

CPR/First Aid Certification

Customer service skills

Journeyman Lineworker Certification

Alabama CDL/Class A License

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Journey Lineworker Certification

Job description

Lineman

Department: Electric Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Central Parkway Service Center

Reporting To: General Construction Supervisor

Description

Provides customer electric service by performing construction, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all overhead and underground distribution lines, service lines, sub-transmission lines and substation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.

• Constructs and repairs overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Installs and repairs service lines for residential, commercial, and industrial customers according to applicable National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and electric construction standards.
• Installs and repairs transformers.
• Constructs and repairs 46kv sub-transmission lines.
• Performs energized line work on 17 kv and below.
• Operates and maintains specialized line construction and rigging equipment.
• Uses specialized test equipment, such as voltmeters, ammeters, phasing meters and ohmmeters.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and work orders.
• Reads and interprets traffic control manuals referenced by Decatur Utilities.
• Provides training and assistance to Apprentice Linemen and Crewmen to develop skills associated with line work with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.
• Communicates with customers and investigates trouble calls.
• Assesses work situations to ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• May occasionally be assigned lead responsibilities in absence of lead lineman.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6-8 years related work experience in electric utility (4 years as Lineman Apprentice).
• Ability to read, interpret, comprehend and follow documents such as safety rules, National Electric Safety Code, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, supervisors.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License with Class A CDL; approved Journey Lineworker Certification; CPR/First Aid Certification; Customer Service Skills and applicable safety training.