- Salary
- $57k+/yr
- Location
- Smithfield Operations Center, NC, NC
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONING OF WORK:
Performs technical work in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical power distribution systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Performs technical work in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical power distribution systems.
Employees in this class perform technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical lines.
- Employees are expected to possess a working knowledge of standardized techniques and practices utilized in power line construction, maintenance, and repair.
- Judgment is required in determining the most appropriate work methods and observing safety standards.
- Work requires frequent 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 hot and cold weather 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 leadership of an Electric Line Crew Leader and overall supervision of the Electrical Distribution Superintendent and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance to accepted standards.
The employee may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties and other duties which may be assigned by the Town of Smithfield.
- Participates in the installation and alignment of power line poles; stringing primary and secondary lines; attaching wire to insulators and cross arms.
- Participates in installing, repairing, and replacing cross arms, leg supports, insulators, lightning arresters, circuit breakers, and fuse cutouts.
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of the Town’s street lighting system.
- Drives and operates bucket truck equipment to ascend to high wires.
- Operates other equipment such as backhoes, chipper, and related equipment.
- Participates in making line taps and connecting wires.
- Installs transformers, fuse cutouts, and capacitors.
- Transfers wire from condemned defective poles to new poles, installs metering equipment, and transfers lines from old to new poles.
- Investigates complaints regarding power failures and makes the necessary repairs.
- Participates in making emergency repairs during disruptions of service.
- Participates in tree trimming, chipping and clean up.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Participates in tree trimming, chipping and clean up.
- Considerable knowledge of the standard techniques and practices used in power line construction and maintenance work.
- Considerable knowledge of the use and care of all tools, equipment, and supplies used in power distribution work.
- Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in power line work.
- Ability to climb poles and work effectively and safely.
- Ability to work on high voltage lines under supervision and to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents.
- Ability to drive and operate utility trucks.
- Ability to operate tree trimming and limb removal equipment.
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
- Ability to use line worker’s tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Graduation from high school supplemented by training in electrical principles and experience related to electrical distribution system work; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possession of a Second-class Power Line Technician Certificate.
- Possession of a valid commercial North Carolina Driver’s License, CDL endorsement preferred.
- Certification in First Aid to include CPR and AED, beneficial.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing (poles), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, 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.
- Must possess the visual acuity to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment and inspect and assemble small parts.
ADMINISTERING THE APPRENTICE (TRAINEE) PROGRESSION:
Persons not having the Experience or possessing a Second-class Power Line Technician Certificate will be hired as an Apprentice.
- Apprentices will be hired at four (4) salary grades below the class; and
- Advance to the minimum of the salary grade for the class through training and performance evaluations progress over a two-year period.
Skills
CPR