Electric Systems Crew Chief

Description

DISCLAIMER: This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position. The employer reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Electric Systems Crew Chief serves as the field operations supervisor of semi-skilled to skilled employees performing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power facilities, substations, and other electrical infrastructure. Emphasis of the work is on work planning, on-site supervision, and evaluation of work performed by electrical power crews. Work includes determining personnel requirements, assigning work to employees based on skill levels, scheduling work orders, training less skilled personnel, and ensuring adherence to federal (OSHA) workplace safety regulations.  Additionally, the Electric Systems Crew Chief is responsible for the Town’s electrical distribution system including installation and repair of overhead and underground electric circuits, installation of services to businesses and dwelling, and some limited maintenance of substations. Work involves the installation of poles, pulling of overhead and underground wire, splicing and repair of line, installation and repair of transformers in both energized and de-energized environments. This employee reports to the Electric Systems Superintendent for overall direction and is evaluated on the basis of attainment of individual and team objectives, safety of work crews, and quality of work performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the work of semi-skilled and skilled electrical line installation and maintenance personnel; may perform the more complex maintenance and service activities; troubleshoots fault identification to determine nature of problem and determines processes for corrections.
• Monitors and evaluates activities of employees for effectiveness, completeness, and compliance with safety standards; compiles daily work reports and submits to supervisor.
• Trains new employees in varied aspects of electrical construction and maintenance activities; consults with management about employee relations issues to maintain a competent and motivated workforce.
• Reviews and edits maps and blueprints of electrical distribution systems; trains subordinates in the design and maintenance requirements of the town’s electrical infrastructure.
• Operates the line and service trucks in removing poles, setting new poles, positioning hole digging equipment. 
• Participates in hanging and connecting transformers.
• Participates with Journeyman level line workers in stringing 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 streetlight systems. 
• Digs trenches for underground lines and anchors and attaches anchors to support cables; pulls wire; and participates in stringing wires. 
• Operates bucket truck and in bucket to wire electrical components. 
• Assists in the installation of primary and secondary underground cables; pulls cut ins for electrical underground services.
• Assists in installation of sleeves, elbows, and transformers based on job site requirements.
• Works on a service truck and answers requests and calls for various specialty services such as trouble calls; assists with the hook up of overhead and underground new services.
• Trims or cuts trees; resets circuit breakers; fixes or installs transformers, fuses, poles, cross arms, switches, and lighting arrestors.
• Maintain Bucket truck, Service truck, and equipment, in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Display high standards of ethical conduct and understand the impact of violating these standards in an organization.
• Assist all departments of Public Works as determined by the Public Works Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Class B Lineman.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with electrical principles and functions.
• Skilled in maneuvering equipment at the job site.
• Ability to communicate and supervise work crew effectively.
• Graduation from High School supplemented by technical training in electrical principles and some experience in a skilled trade; preferably electrical; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interrupt electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Considerable knowledge of the safety precautions required when working on high voltage electrical lines.
• Knowledge of laws, codes, and safety requirements of high voltage electrical line work. 
• Knowledge of the theories and practices of electrical distribution planning and design.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including motivation, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to train and motivate staff to achieve full performance.
• Ability to plan and coordinate department work activities with other departments, divisions, and contractors.
• Ability to respond to and resolve questions and complaints from citizens or officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other employees, public officials, and citizens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee 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 20pounds constantly to lift objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high and precarious places; outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of ElectriCities Lineman Career Development Program Level II.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A CDL.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• May require mandatory callbacks during inclement weather. 
• May include nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must be reachable and able to respond outside of normal operating hours. 

DRUG TESTING: This position requires the employee to be subject to random drug testing as per the Town of Landis Policy. 

CLOSING DATE: 09/29/2026