Town of Dallas: Electric Line Technician II

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. invites applications for an intermediate line worker responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead distribution lines.

The role involves operating line trucks, bucket trucks, trenchers, backhoes, and other equipment, including transformer work and street lighting maintenance. The position requires the ability to work in energized and de-energized environments, follow safety procedures, and respond to service calls, often

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two to five years of electric line construction/maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and ability to read safety rules and manuals.
• Experience operating line trucks and related equipment and working around energized systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain line truck and equipment; locate underground utilities and position digging equipment.
• Install, hang and connect transformers; pull lines and install underground cables.
• Repair, replace and maintain street lighting and distribution components; respond to service requests and outages.
• Participate in on-call rotation and work extended hours in adverse weather.

Skills

Stamina for heavy manual labor

Customer communication

Problem solving

Safety rule reading

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Line trucks

Cable trucks

Backhoes

Trenchers

Bucket trucks

Job description

An employee in this class performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electrical distribution lines and in tree trimming and related line clearance work. Work is differentiated from advanced and senior levels of line work by the intermediate skilled phases of electrical distribution work. The employee also operates various trucks and equipment such as line trucks, cable trucks, backhoes, trenchers and bucket trucks. The employee may answer calls for service to hook up and discontinue service. The employee works on a crew to repair, splice and maintain electric overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers and services. The employee installs and connects underground services, connects and disconnects services for repair and non-payment, repairs and replaces streetlights using an aerial bucket truck, and works in both energized and de-energized environments. The employee is expected to perform intermediate line tech level work, and, on occasion, performs some skilled electrical distribution work under supervision of the Journey Line Technician on the job site. The employee applies standardized techniques and safety standards in daily work operation. Work requires on-call and call-back responsibilities. The employee is subject to hazards associated with electrical work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme temperatures and weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, snow, ice, rain, smoke, wind and lightning storms, and exposure to various hazards such as working at heights, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, confined spaces, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved, and review of records, reports and files.

Hiring range for this position is $59,378 to $66,800, DOQ, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus that is paid out in 2 payments over a 2 year term.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains line truck; services truck as needed; checks and keeps equipment in good operating condition and keeps materials stocked; operates trenchers, backhoes, and other light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Operates the line truck in setting and removing poles, locating underground utilities and positioning hole digging equipment to avoid such obstructions.
• Installs, hangs and connects transformers.
• Pulls primary and secondary lines; attaching wire to insulators and cross arms; installing, repairing and replacing cross arms, supports, insulators, lightning arresters, and fuse cutouts; and maintaining and repairing street light system.
• Digs trenches for underground lines and anchors and attaches anchors to support cables.
• Installs primary and secondary underground cables; pulls cut-ins for electrical underground services.
• Installs sleeves, elbows, and transformers based on job site requirements.
• Works on a service truck and answers requests and calls for various services such as trouble calls.
• Trims or cuts trees; resets circuit breakers; installs and repairs transformers, fuses, poles, cross arms, switches, and lighting arrestors.
• Connects and disconnects single phase and compound electric meters.
• Participates in setting up protective cones and signs and flagging traffic around work sites.
• Stocks truck with materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains stock room.
• Attends training sessions to become and stay proficient in such subjects as safety training, first aid and CPR training, live line training, and equipment training.
• Participates in after-hours on-call rotation and responds to power outages requiring the individual to work long hours possibly in adverse weather conditions.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation of the various trucks and equipment necessary to perform line worker tasks.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and functions.
• Working knowledge of the tools, materials and methods used in power line construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in power line work.
• Skill in maneuvering trucks, equipment, and materials and supplies on the job sites.
• Skill in customer contact and communications.
• Ability to attend work regularly and stamina to perform heavy manual labor in adverse weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate bucket truck, trencher, service truck and other required equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operations manual, written directions.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions within the scope of responsibility.
• Ability to investigate complaints regarding power outages and assist in making repairs.
• Ability to use power line tools and operate required equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees and supervisors.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment, monitor work site progress, perform skilled electrical tasks, and inspect and assemble small parts.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and two to five years’ experience in electric line construction and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

• Possession of a valid Class A North Carolina commercial driver’s license.
• Possession of Line Tech certification(s) and other training as required by the Town

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