SECOND CLASS LINEWORKER

CITY OF BUSHNELL

• SECOND CLASS LINEWORKER
• PAY GRADE 11 $45643.62 $75311.97
• Non-exempt
• DEPARTMENT: Electric Department

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines in accordance with standards of the trade.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs routine construction, maintenance, and repair of the electrical distribution system.

2. Performs work with high voltage lines and under unfavorable weather conditions requiring skill and care to protect the employee's life and the lives of others. Live high voltage work may be performed on a case-by-case basis as authorized by a supervisor.

3. Performs work that requires installation and maintenance of municipal, commercial, and residential electric service.

4. Performs work that will satisfy inspections while in progress and upon completion for quality standards of the trade and adherence to safety precautions.

5. Installs and repairs step-down transformer banks and installs pole and pad-mount transformers.

6. Climbs poles to construct, replace, and repair power lines; arresters, lights, transformers, capacitor switches, breakers, cross-arms, t-brackets, and other distribution equipment.

7. Installs "C.T.'s" and "P.T.'s" with instrument metering.

8. Performs other duties as assigned. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

SECOND CLASS LINEWORKER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods used in line construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of theory and applications of theory regarding electrical circuits and wiring systems.
• Knowledge of the hazards of the trade and the necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of line tools and the testing of equipment.
• Working knowledge of tree limb removal.
• Physical strength and agility to climb poles and perform heavy manual work under inclement weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Successful completion of an Apprentice program and two years of progressive experience. (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Class A Driver's License with 12 months to receive.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. Reaching, pulling, pushing.
• Climbing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping.
• Distinguish colors.
• Ability to distinguish odors.
• Equipment Operation.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works inside.
• Works outside in various weather conditions with: noise, dust, fumes, grease or oils, and electrical energy.

Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Revised 06/20/06 by Evergreen Solutions

THE CITY OF BUSHNELL IS A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION