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1st Class Power Lineman

Category: Public Utilities
Description:
JOB SUMMARY FOR LINEMAN: The 1st Class Power Line Technician Is Responsible For Installation, Repairing And Maintenance Of Overhead And Underground Construction Electrical Power Lines And Auxiliary Equipment. This Position Is The Highest Of The Multi-step Progression From Apprentice Lineman To Journeyman Lineman And Is Expected To Know All Aspects Of Journeyman Lineman Duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Must Have 7 Years Line Experience And Be Familiar With And Practice All Safety Rules. • Must Know Direction Of Line Feed And Be Able To Switch Circuits In Emergencies. • Can And Does Perform All Duties Of All Job Classifications On A Lower Level Than His As Required. • Set And Line Up Poles, Install Crossarms, Hardware, Transformers, Guys, Frames Poles, Etc. • Must Be Able To Perform Work On De-energized Or Energized Lines. • Rigs Block And Tackle For Lifting Of Heavy Objects, Lifts Heavy Objects With Material Handling Bucket Trucks And Line Trucks According To Equipment Capacities And Manufacturer Instructions. • Use And Maintains All Tools And Equipment According To Industry Standards And Manufacturer Instructions. • Install And Removes Recloser, Regulators, Lighting Arrestors, Airbreak Switches, Guys, Sectionalizers, Station Regulators, Station Breakers, Bypass Switches, Capacitors, Cutouts, Fault Indicators, Street Lights, And Other Types Of Special Equipment. • Must Be Able To Work With Hot Line Tools. • Must Be Able To Terminate Connections In Meter Bases, Secondary Pedestals And Transformers. Installing Grounds, Secondary Blocks Elbows And Primary Splices In Transformers. • Assist In Connecting 3-phase Transformer Banks. • Operate Tractors, Trucks, Forklifts And Other Equipment With Proper Training, Licenses And Experience. • Must Be Able To Perform And Practices Aerial Bucket Rescue. • Must Be Able To Perform And Practices Pole Top Rescue. • Must Possess And Maintain A Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License. 

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma High School Diploma Or Equivalent Required • Associate's Degree Electrical Line Construction Required Or • 5-8 Years Electric Line Installation And Repair Required • Strong Problem-solving, Analytical, Troubleshooting And Organizational Skills Are Crucial • Time Management Skills Are A Requirement • Knowledge Of Electrical Theory, Ability To Follow NEC And NESC For Overhead And Underground Construction Standards And Interpret Prints And Wiring Diagrams Is Essential • Must Have Knowledge Of Safety Procedures And OSHA Regulations • Must Have A Thorough Knowledge Of First Aid And Pole Top Resuscitation • Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) Upon Hire Required • Electrical Line Installer And Repair Certification (Journeyman Lineman) Preferred • Pole Top And Bucket Rescue Certification Required.

WORK HOURS: Monday Through Friday Eight (8) Hour Work Day. On-Call And Overtime As Necessary. 

In Addition To A Competitive Salary, We Offer A Generous Benefits Package That Includes An Employee Retirement Plan,

Resumes Will Not Be Accepted In Lieu Of An Application; However, May Be Included.

Applications Are Available Online At: Fremontnc.Gov/Jobs. Please Mail Your Application And/Or Resume' To: Town Of Fremont, Attn: Junnie Williams, PO Box 4, Fremont, NC  27830​


Employer: Town of Fremont
Expires: 12/16/2023
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