Electric Apprentice Lineman

The City of Norcross is looking for a Full-time Electric Apprentice Lineman.  The purpose of this position is to learn, through experience and exposure, the duties associated with becoming a Journeyman. This position is intended to be the initial phase (trainee status) on a career track with the Norcross Power Department.  The incumbent in this position will work under daily direction from the supervisor and senior members of the team. The incumbent is expected to learn the duties, gain experience and progress on the career track.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintains line and bucket trucks.
• Learns to operate all equipment used by the electric department.
• Handles all poles, i.e., moving, lifting, setting and pulling.
• Assists in all aspects of the maintenance and construction of electric facilities.
• Conducts rescue procedures.
• Learns and utilizes all safe work practices.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Should possess some knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in construction and maintenance of power lines.
• Should have the ability to learn a wide variety of skilled tasks required in line construction and maintenance work.
• Should have ability and willingness to acquire skills in climbing poles and working at moderate heights with high voltage lines.
• Should have the ability to learn and observe proper safety precautions, assist in first aid and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
• Must comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Part 382 - Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Any other duties as assigned by management. Ability to be ‘on-call’ and respond quickly to emergencies and requests from management

Scope and Impact: 

The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and routines is high. Errors in judgment will waste resources and adversely impact performance. Incumbent operates independently but work is verified. Content of work priorities are determined by supervision.

Contact is typically with service professionals, co-workers, other employees, and the general public. The nature of the interaction is generally to provide services and resolve problems.

Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of local government rules, city code and legal aspects of local government administration.
• Knowledge of financial administration and budgetary requirement.
• Ability to develop comprehensive plans from general instructions.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to accomplish assigned duties with minimum supervision with general directives.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, and letters.
• Ability to learn quickly and react positively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of City utility operations and administration.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. 
• The work is typically performed with the employee lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking over rough terrain.
• The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects (up to 100 pounds), use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color and use the physical force necessary to arrest and/or restrain a person. 
• The work is typically performed outdoors. 
• The employee can be exposed to extreme weather conditions.
• The work may require the use of protective equipment such as masks or gloves. 
• The noise level in the environment is moderate.

EOE/DFW; no phone calls please