Lineman - Electrical Department

Job Description

Lineman - Electric Department

Under the supervision of the Electric Department Supervisor, the Lineman is a non-exempt position under FLSA.  This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair and/or construction of the City’s overhead and underground electrical distribution system, throughout the distribution system, to each transformer, to the customer’s point of hookup.  This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the City’s secondary system, including buildings, water wells, sewer pumps, and other electrical needs.   This employee should possess a strong technical and mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication and public relation skills.

Qualifications:

LINEMAN POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience is required.  Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, and a technical degree or some college credits in a related field is preferred.  This employee must possess a valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Technical Skills: A thorough knowledge of electrical safety procedures, electrical equipment, transformers, power lines, welding, mechanics, electric codes, and a working knowledge or mathematics are required.  This employee must be able to operate hi-ranger bucket trucks, pole/digger trucks, chainsaws, chain drills, pruners, dump trucks, pickup trucks, power tools, hand tools, and other department equipment.  The ability to interpret data, to read and interpret electrical system maps, electrical codes, written documents, reports and manuals is required.  This employee should possess a strong technical and mechanical aptitude, and excellent public relations, oral and written communication skills.

Problem Solving: Some independent problem solving is involved in this position.  This employee encounters problems with down power lines, fluctuating voltage, equipment malfunctions, and customer dissatisfaction.

 Decision Making: Some independent decision making is involved in this position.   This employee makes decisions about making necessary repairs and performing daily duties in the safeties and most efficient manner.

 Supervision: This employee works with frequent supervision from Electric Department Supervisor.  This employee does not exercise any supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of department equipment.  This employee does not participate in the annual budget process.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers and supervisory personnel, and occasional contact with the City Administrator is expected.

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist within this position.  Exposure to electrical shock, blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, required to work in confined spaces, heights, excessive noise, and adverse weather can be expected.

Physical Requirements: Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, extensive walking, and the ability to operate department equipment is required daily in this position.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures all safety procedures are followed pertaining to personal safety, equipment and customers;
• Ensures all distribution lines and circuits are operational and energized;
• Maintains proper public relations with customers;
• Ensures person(s) working on job sites are safe at all times;
• Operates bucket truck, pole/digger truck, and other related equipment;
• Maintains and repairs the City’s primary distribution system;
• Maintains and repairs electrical systems at water wells and sewer lifts;
• Sets poles, using appropriate hardware and related equipment;
• Responsible for transformer connections, meter forms, and related equipment;
• Constructs new circuits as needed for expansion of the distribution system;
• Responds 24 hours, 7 days a week to electrical problems that occur;
• Maintains, trims, or removes trees in the electrical right-of-way;
• Follows department policies and procedures:
• Follows safety procedures and practices.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• In the absence of the Street Laborer II, reads meters on a monthly basis and replaces damaged or broken meters;
• Removes snow and ice during inclement weather;
• Assists with construction assignments;
• Performs equipment maintenance;
• Assists other departments as needed;
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Salary/Pay

Compensation determined by education, licensing and experience.

Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and other options.

Closing Date

29 January, 2027