Job Opening: Lineman (Construction Crew)

Applications accepted until filled.

How to Apply: Applicants shall submit in writing their qualifications for this position. Please submit to Human Resources, PO Box 1687, Grand Island, NE 68802-1687, or speard@southernpd.net.

DEFINITION

Perform a variety of tasks involved in the distribution of electrical service for Southern Public Power District.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Leadman or Foreman or upper level supervisory or managerial staff. Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Within the limits of approved board policies, operating guides and procedures, assumes responsibility and has commensurate authority for the following activities:

• Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
• Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. Establish and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical distribution and sub-transmission system maintenance work
• Construction and retirement of 34.5 kV and 69.0 kV sub-transmission projects
• Act as a groundman to assist with the installation and maintenance of primary and secondary voltage power lines and systems; assist in replacing old or malfunctioning power lines; assist in constructing and stringing new power lines.
• Frame electrical poles prior to installation; climb poles to work on secondary distribution systems; check voltages; assemble and activate electrical components.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery and tools; ensure that service vehicles are equipped to respond to emergency situations.
• Respond to service calls concerning power outages and various electrical problems on a stand-by basis when accompanied by higher-level lineworkers; assist in work to correct power outages and electrical problems.
• Observe all established safety standards while performing work including the wearing of safety apparel, proper placement of work barricades and warning signs and grounding of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with cleaning vehicles, equipment and Southern facilities associated with electric lines work.
• Assist with replacing services wires and connections; install meters and perform reconnections of service; assist with work on transformers and substations.
• Operate and use a wide variety of equipment including various hydraulic, hand and power tools, various trucks, wire pulling equipment, chippers and voltage meters.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Methods, materials and tools used in electrical distribution and sub-transmission system maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to:

• Learn techniques and procedures used in working on de-energized and energized primary, secondary and services.
• Be proficient in pole climbing techniques using line worker climbers and belt.
• Learn names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on line and bucket trucks.
• Learn meter installation techniques used in primary and secondary rated metering.
• Learn to identify voltage level and types of power lines.
• Perform work during adverse weather conditions.
• Perform work from ladders, at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces.
• Learn to install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead electrical systems.
• Learn to trim trees in a manner not harmful to the tree.
• Operate a chipper and a digger/derrick to set poles.
• Understand basic electrical theory.
• Drive and operate all vehicles and equipment assigned to the line crew including bucket trucks.
• Learn to perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three-phase primary.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public
• Be aware of Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Read and understand maps, staking sheets and drawings.

License or Certificate:

Valid Nebraska driver’s license or ability to obtain one, with CDL endorsement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Experience working with an electrical utility is required.

Training:

• Graduate of Certified Lineman School is preferred. Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by training in electrical work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Activity:

Lifting: