Lineworker (Journey-Level Status)

City of Ukiah; Ukiah (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Vacation benefit

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Ukiah is hiring an experienced lineworker to build and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems. Under general supervision, you will climb poles, install line equipment, transfer energized lines, and perform emergency repairs.

This position requires high safety standards and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must have a journeyman apprenticeship, a valid Class A California license, CPR, and high voltage rubber

Formación

• Completion of an apprenticeship program resulting in journeyman status.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A California Driver's License.
• Current CPR card and training in Confined Space, First Responder Haz-Mat, Flagging Traffic Control, and Pole Top Bucket Rescue.
• High Voltage Electrical Rubber Gloving Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days from hire.

Responsabilidades

• Construct and maintain overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Install transformers, switches, and street lights.
• Troubleshoot system and perform emergency repairs.
• Transfer energized primary lines and test line equipment.
• Assist Apprenticeship training and on-call duties including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Conocimientos

Line work

Pole climbing

Safety awareness

Reading plans

Teamwork

Educación

Journeyman apprenticeship

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

$10,000 lateral signing bonus

Relocation benefit and housing allowance negotiable

Vacation bank incentive and transferred sick bank negotiable

Recruitments posted as "Continuous" are subject to close at any time following an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application.

Under general supervision, perform experienced level work in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines, street lighting, and electrical distribution systems; and perform related work as assigned.

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.

• Climb poles and work at various heights above the ground installing and replacing primary and secondary voltage lines and line equipment while distribution primaries are energized.
• Set and guy poles and install cross arms and brackets and string lines.
• Install line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, disconnects, lightning arrestors, insulators, circuit breakers, street light fixtures, and other line apparatus.
• Install, hook up, and maintain transformers.
• Install, remove and repair conductors.
• Install street lights.
• Remove old poles and fixtures.
• Transfer energized primary lines.
• Make emergency repairs on primary and secondary wires and transformers.
• Test pole lines and other facilities.
• Trim trees to clear lines.
• Perform underground cable work.
• Trouble shoot system and electrical problems.
• Maintain traffic signal system.
• Assist with Apprenticeship training.
• Work flexible hours, overtime, and take 24-hour on-call duty on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and techniques of line attendant trade.
• Installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines.
• Hazard and safety measures of the trade.

Ability to:

• Climb poles and work at heights up to 80 feet for extended periods of time.
• Use independent judgment and initiative.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Read and interpret line construction plans and written instructions.
• Apply first aid and artificial respiration.
• Use and care for the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Lift and carry 50 pounds on occasions.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Tolerate changes in outside temperature from winter to summer and to tolerate dust, pollen, wind and rain.
• Work in confined areas, such as underground vaults and manholes, for extended periods of time.
• Hear and see at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Work flexible hours.

Experience and Education:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program resulting in recognition as a journeyman status line attendant. Electric Utility experience preferred.
• Graduation from high school or GED required.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's License (this position is subject to the United States Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration regulations relating to controlled substance and alcohol use and testing).
• Current CPR card. Proof of Confined Space, First Responder Haz-Mat, Flagging Traffic Control, and Pole Top Bucket Rescue training.
• Possession of High Voltage Electrical Rubber Gloving Certification, or ability to obtain within 60 days from date of hire, subject to the City providing said training within that timeframe.

Residency Requirement:

All Lineworkers shall be expected, within six months of hire, to establish residence allowing response to the Electric Utility Department within 35 minutes of notification to report.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at [phone] so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test.

The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures.