Senior Lineman

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland is seeking a Senior Lineman responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead distribution and sub-transmission systems up to 15,000 volts. Tasks include switching, transferring loads, and servicing complex transformers in the field.

The role requires two years of lineman experience, completion of an Electrical Lineman program or apprenticeship, and a valid CDL Class A with air brake endorsement. Overtime may be required during emergencies and for outages.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Electrical Lineman program or four-year Apprenticeship program required.
• Two years of full-time paid experience as a High Tension Lineman or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A with Air Brake Endorsement required.
• Overtime may be required during emergencies and for emergency call outs.
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines up to 15 KV.
• Performs switching and routing tasks on circuits and services.
• Repairs and maintains regulators, fuses, switches, and reclosures in the field.
• Directs and trains employees assigned to him/her.
• Performs duties of a Lineman under supervision.

Skills

Lineman experience

Line work knowledge

Education

Electrical Lineman program or four-year Apprenticeship

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

Description

Senior Lineman

Examples of Duties

Under directive supervision and occasionally under general directive supervision, in addition to performing all the duties of a Lineman, engages in any of the work on construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution and sub-transmission areas which may be energized up to and including 15,000 volts. Carries through assignments. TYPICAL TASKS: Builds and maintains overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines up to and including 15 KV using "hot" line tools according to industry standards. Clears hazards and restores service as assigned. Repairs and maintains constant current regulators, fuse and line disconnects, air brake switches, and reclosures in the field. Performs various operations such as transferring circuit loads by making cuts and ties, isolating and installing bypass facilities for underground services, switching overhead and underground transmission and distribution on circuits, and switching customers' vault service. Changes distribution transformers under emergency conditions. Changes voltage taps. Phases out and banks multi-phase transformers. Makes proper connections. Phases out feeders. Repairs and maintains transmission switches and lighting protective equipment in the field, up to 15,000 volts. Directs and trains employees assigned to him/her. Performs other similar and less skilled work. Performs the duties of a Lineman.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have completed an Electrical Lineman program or a four-year Apprenticeship Program.
• Two years of full time paid experience as a High Tension Lineman or equivalent is required.
• A valid State of Ohio Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement is required.
• May be required to work overtime during emergencies and for emergency call outs.
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds.

Supplemental Information

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.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.