Perform journey-level work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical transmission systems and related facilities including overhead and underground distribution lines. Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.
Essential Functions:
- Work safety on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized/de-energized transmission systems;
- Climb poles and operate aerial devices at extreme heights, installing and replacing transmission lines and line equipment with energized primary and secondary distribution under-build present. Terminate high voltage cable and repair high voltage equipment;
- Perform detailed inspections on transmission lines up to 345kV;
- Use special tools such as hot sticks on transmission systems energized up to 345kV from the pole or aerial device;
- Install or repair line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut outs, disconnects, lighting arrestors, insulators, circuit breakers, street light fixtures, and other line apparatus;
- Required to be on call and respond to outages and emergencies on both the transmission and distribution system;
- Install, hook up, and maintain pole mounted transformer banks or stations serving large industrial customers and residential sections;
- Work safely inside of substations and switch yards;
- Reconstruct existing primary lines, fittings, transfer wires, and cable;
- Phase, rotate, and install new circuits in overhead and underground lines;
- Switches load from one circuit to another by closing and opening disconnects and/or oil switches;
- Assist overhead, underground, substation, and service department as assigned;
- Instruct and train apprentice linemen and groundmen;
- Execute task directed by foreman during outages with strict deadlines designated by ERCOT;
- Proficient in three-way communication with use of a radio during switching orders, placing circuits on one shot, and troubleshooting;
- Use various types of testing equipment, grounding techniques, and lock out tag out procedures;
- Must be able to climb and work off of poles and towers for extended period of time;
- Have knowledge and skills to operate all types of equipment used to perform line work (bucket trucks, hole diggers, and wire pulling equipment);
- Ability to conduct a tailboard discussion/JSA and complete a job if the foreman is absent;
- Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and follow safety rules;
- Must be able to read and understand drawings and maps;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent with four years’ experience as an apprentice lineman and two additional years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:
Physical Exam Required
Valid Current Commercial Driver's License
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Methods used in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission and distribution power delivery systems;
- The operation of aerial devices including bucket trucks and digger derricks;
- Safe work practices;
- APPA Safety Manual.
Ability/ Skill to:
- Manage/Supervise the work of others;
- Work on high poles and perform strenuous work under emergency and all weather conditions;
- Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Communicate effectively with others.
Physical Requirements:
- Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
- Frequently stand and walk during a shift;
- Continuously climb ladders, stairs, poles and inclined surfaces;
- Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
- Push and pull objects such as wire and poles;
- Flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
- Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
- Raise arm above, at or below shoulder height.
Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.
