Journeyman Lineman

SUMMARY

This position operates all line equipment used in construction, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground power lines. Performs substation maintenance, construction and switching in substations for both distribution and transmission voltages. Repairs and replaces overhead transmission and distribution power lines and associated equipment. De-energizes and ground power lines and equipment to permit safe working conditions. Repairs and trouble shoots underground lines and equipment. Climbs poles and uses a bucket which is attached to truck mounted booms and cranes. Performs work in a safe manner in conformance with all applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include other duties as assigned.

• Repairs and replaces overhead transmission and distribution power lines and associated electrical equipment.
•   De-energizes and ground power lines and equipment to permit safe working conditions. Repairs and trouble shoots underground lines and equipment.
•  Operates all line equipment used in construction, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground power lines.
•   Performs work in a safe manner in conformance with all applicable regulations.

JOB DUTIES may include other duties as assigned.

• Pushes and pulls wires.
• Climbs and works on power poles, towers and steel structures.
• Drives digger derricks, aerial bucket trucks, cranes, pull trailers and operates various line equipment such as pullers, tensioners, excavation equipment, and other trailer mounted equipment.
• Trouble shoots AMI meters and TWAC’s substation equipment such as SCE, OMU and  meter modules.
• Determines and locates cause of power interruptions.
• Trains and supervises workers in repair of power-lines.
• Makes use of hands and fingers to work with tools.
• Uses safety equipment, such as hot-sticks and cover-ups needed to safely work on or near energized conductors and associated electrical equipment.
• Visits installations sites and inspects installed meters and other electrical appliances for conformance to specifications and safety standards.
• Performs  substation  maintenance,  construction  and  switching  in  substations  for      both
• distribution and transmission voltages.
• May inspect completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Constructs service drops or other secondary only facilities and accurately accounts for time and materials used or retired.
• Provides sufficient information to update mapping system and property records.
• Aids in the development of planning line extensions and changes, new construction, inspections and records to comply with policies and procedures.
• Uses monitor, keyboard and various test voltage equipment.
• Talks and listens in person, by radio and on telephone.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
• Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and/or manager.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 Education:   High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

 Experience: Completion of an approved apprentice program for electrical utility journeyman linemen is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with members or employees of organization.

MATH SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Job requires specific computer skills. May be required to use various applications including database, spreadsheet, word processing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software. Must understand how to use software programs which may include outage management, power quality, AMI metering, CIS software and other various software programs for SCADA Controls.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES and LICENSES This position requires completion of a Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship from an approved apprentice program, for electrical utility journeyman linemen. An Oregon Class “A” CDL License is required.

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.

Physical Skills: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist and turn, push and/or pull, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and work in cramped or awkward positions.

Physical Effort: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment 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 outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate since work is done around noisy equipment. The employee frequently works near highways, streets and on various terrains. Extensive and  continuous  exposure to hazardous conditions and extreme weather conditions. Possibility of serious injury or illness if proper precautions are not taken. Exposure to safety hazards, disease or contamination results in chance for lost time accidents.

EOE/M/F/Minority/Disability