Journeyman Lineman

General Function:
Skilled technical work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power, and lighting systems. A Journeyman Lineman works with overhead and/or underground electrical systems; work activities include such duties as the installation of wires and parts, connecting transformer banks, and the on-the-job instruction of Apprentices.
Work requires natural judgment and is performed either independently or with a crew in accordance with accepted practices and procedures. Work performance is evaluated by observation of results obtained and by occasional review by the supervisor.

Reports To:
Electric Construction Superintendent
Line Foreman

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Apprentices & Helpers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly and consistently responds to emergencies as needed; responds to customer complaints and/or requests; makes load checks, connects transformer banks, installs poles, wires, and all other electrical distribution infrastructure-related equipment.
• Works overhead or below ground with electrical wires and equipment, performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities associated with municipal electrical system.
• Opens and closes switches if required to facilitate work performance.
• Opens and closes switches if required for emergency repairs.
• Maintains electrical facilities in sports fields and other municipal facilities and structures.
• Climbs poles, splices wire, and installs power poles.
• May act as supervisor of the work crew during the foreman’s absence.
• Assists in training of lineman helpers and apprentice lineman.
• Remove and install electric meters as required.
• May perform electrical work for special events as community projects.
• Safeguards assigned equipment.
• Assists with other electric utility assignments, as needed, based on required qualifications.

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, when applicable.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Twenty-four (24) months of experience as a Lineman Apprentice.
• Must possess a valid Journeyman Lineman License/Certificate.
• Will be required to work overtime or shift assignments.
• Will be required to respond to callouts on a consistent basis.
• Must have the ability to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the attached worksheet.
• Must read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have a valid Florida “Class A” driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Core Competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.