Description

Position: Journeyman Lineman

Department: Electric Utility

Accountable To : Electric Foreman / Manager

BENEFITS

• Pay: $45.07 per hour
• Holiday - 13 paid holidays
• Vacation -15 days a year
• Sick Time - 12 days a year
• Health Insurance: $97.38 per month for self, spouse, and children to age 26
• Retirement with PERS, 7.9% City Contributes 9.07%
• Status – Regular, Full-Time, non-exempt
• Probationary Period – Six months from the first day of employment
• Contract with Local Hydro Dam, standby and overtime when on call
• The City of Troy is in an agreement with the IBEW Local Union #768

Summary of work: Performs tasks in accordance with industry practices in the construction and maintenance of electric power lines to provide electric power to consumers. 

Job Characteristics:

A. Nature of Work: This position performs skilled duties requiring work outdoors. Position may work in adverse weather and extreme temperatures. Position will be on call some weekends and holidays and works outside normal hours for emergencies and for scheduled overtime. Hazards of position include working with high voltage and transmission lines, climbing poles, working with heavy equipment and hazardous waste. Adherence to safety precautions is required.

B. Personal Contacts: Daily contact with the public and fellow employees.

C. Supervision Received: Supervision from EU Foreman as needed.

D. Supervision Exercised: Apprentice lineman and other crew members as assigned.

E. Essential Functions: Position requires ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds, operate heavy equipment, operate hand and power tools, climb poles, work at heights above ground, walk distances on rough terrain, calculate, maintain records and files, know and apply principles of electricity in a safe manner. 

Areas of Job Accountability and Performance: Works with the public in all phases of building and maintaining total electric system including easements, line extensions, and energy efficiency program. Handles substation switching, transformer repair, air brake switches, oil circuit reclosures, street lighting, splicing of overhead and underground power lines of high and low voltage, work on energized and de-energized lines, meter readings, service orders, and maintenance of hydro-electric generators. Performs disconnects for nonpayment, trouble shoot circuits, does tree trimming near lines and performs other related duties as required. 

Job Requirements:

A. Knowledge: This position requires an extensive knowledge of the principles of electricity, knowledge of building and design of electrical systems, safety codes, OSHA 1910.269, knowledge of calculating loads on transformers.

B. Skills: This position requires skills in installing and repairing electrical systems, skills in operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, bucket truck, digger truck, boom truck, skills in using a chain saw.

C. Abilities: This position requires the ability to know and follow safety procedures, climb, carry heavy materials, work at heights, walk distance on uneven ground, maintain records, communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow verbal and written instructions, establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public. 

Education and Experience:

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

A. A High School Diploma or GED

B. Experience in all phases of electrical distribution system.

C. Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license with being able to obtain a Montana CDL within six (6) months of hiring date.

D. Successful completion of Apprenticeship program and five (5) years’ experience as a Journeyman Lineman. 

Job Performance Standards:

Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Performs assigned duties.

B. Provides for safety of crew.

C. Effectively works with the public in all phases of building and maintaining total electric system.

D. Competently repairs and replaces electric power lines, transformers and related systems.

E. Is able to work in adverse weather conditions.

F. Have the capability to trouble shoot problems.

G. Maintains accurate and timely records.  

H. Deals tactfully and courteously with the public.

I. Observes work hours.

J. Demonstrates punctuality. 
K. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.