Electrical Utility Line Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Rate of Pay : Line Worker $35.98 - $50.63, Apprentice Line Worker $22.10 - $31.10

Status : Open Until Filled

This is an “at will” apprentice training position or a Line Work position within the Electrical department responsible for assisting in rebuilding, installing, repairing of electrical lines in the Marietta Power service area. This position allows for candidates to be hired at either Apprentice Line Worker or Line Worker based on qualifications. The pay ranges listed represent steps 1-8 for both Apprentice and Line Worker with progression through the pay ranges based on successful completion of each step requirements. The employee is required to complete the job requirements and training for each step level within the apprentice line worker program. The employee performs more responsible line work as they advance through each level within the apprentice program. This position works under close supervision of an assigned Foreperson or experienced line worker as assigned.

• Assists line workers in pulling or installing overhead and underground primary and secondary wires; digging ditches or holes; installing switches or capacitor banks; and installing, wiring and switching on underground switching cubicles and transformers.
• Provides ground support in the installation of overhead and underground primary and secondary lines, residential and commercial services and meters. More advanced apprentice levels aid in transferring live electrical primaries from one pole to another hanging and wiring transformers while working on aerial bucket and / or climb poles pole up to 100 ft. if unable to reach with bucket trucks as assigned.
• Provides ground support Assists in installing transformers, reclosers, capacitors, and other related parts on power poles. More advanced assignments involve single-phase transformers and building three phase transformer banks.
• Will operate as assigned according to skill level : tractors, backhoes, rock cutters, boom and bucket trucks, and digs holes with line truck.
• Assists in replacing and installs power poles and anchors and related parts damaged by weather or accidents.
• Assists with installation and wiring of underground transformers, switching cubicles, and termination cabinets.
• Repairs and installs overhead and underground street lighting.
• Assists in monitoring the work of the ground support employees while work is in progress as assigned.
• Assists in locating and repairing underground primary and secondary lines. Splices underground primary and   secondary power lines.
• Cleans and inspects power line repair equipment, including rubber safety equipment and service truck bucket and boom equipment.
• Cleans and inspects line repair and safety equipment including rubber gloves and aerial (bucket) and boom truck equipment.
• Completes job order forms, warehouse materials list, fuel logs, personal timecard and other related forms as needed.
• Serves on call, one week at a time on a rotating basis. Maintains availability for “on call” and overtime work. Must be able to respond to outages in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications :

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Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam, & background inquiry.

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