Wireworker/Lineworker I/II

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Perform semi-skilled, skilled and specialized work in the construction, maintenance and operation of the underground electrical transmission and distribution systems; and perform a variety of other duties and responsibilities involved in providing electrical utility services for the City.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed both indoors and out. Indoor work is typically performed in a workshop setting. While working outdoors, incumbent is exposed to inclement weather conditions. Duties may also require the incumbent to work in confined spaces, i.e. manholes.  

 Wireworker/Lineworker II 

Perform skilled and specialized work in the construction, maintenance and operation of the overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems; and perform a variety of other duties and responsibilities involved in providing electrical utility services for the City.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

This is the advanced journey level position. This class is distinguished from the Wireworker I by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series by having significant knowledge of the electric distribution and transmission system in the City of Grand Island and the ability to work on and sometimes oversee work on all types of energized equipment and lines. As the most advanced wireworker, the Wireworker II is responsible for ensuring the safety of all subordinate line staff working with him/her. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

 

Duties are performed both indoors and out. Indoor work is typically performed in a workshop setting. While working outdoors, incumbent is exposed to inclement weather conditions. Duties may also require the incumbent to work in confined spaces, i.e. manholes.    

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Install, repair and maintain a variety of electrical equipment used in transmission and distribution systems, including padmount transformers, substations, and distribution and control wiring and cables.

Install conduit, conductors and other associated hardware and protective devices for underground electrical systems.

Install transformers and check voltages; assemble and activate electrical components.

Survey, excavate and prepare installation site for placement of pads, ducts, conduits and related equipment; install and maintain distribution and control wiring and cables.

Install, maintain, test and repair transformers; repair and rebuild bushings, switches, tap changers, and related equipment in aerial and padmounted transformers; assist in PCB testing.

Assist with the building and repair of substation structures and related transmission equipment.

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; work to correct power outages and electrical problems. May be required to be on stand-by.

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.

Ensure that proper equipment and materials are present at the corresponding work site. 

Replace service wires and connections; install meters and perform connection of service; install and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, instruments, relays and controls and related substation equipment.

Perform maintenance on the transmission system when energized and de-energized and in substations; provide assistance in the repair of streetlights.

Operate and use a variety of equipment including hydraulic, hand and power tools, trucks, bucket trucks, truck mounted cranes, forklifts, wire pulling equipment, trenchers, voltage meters, transits, backhoe / front-end loader, skid steer, vacuum excavation and hot line equipment.

Building and site construction /maintenance including basic structural, electrical, drainage, concrete removal and installation, painting, mowing and snow removal.

Assist in testing and maintaining control equipment used for remote operation of the water and electrical distribution systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. 

 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

 

Install, repair and maintain a variety of electrical equipment used in underground transmission and distribution systems, including padmount transformers, substations, and distribution and control wiring and cables.

 

Install conduit, conductors and other associated hardware and protective devices for underground electrical systems.

 

Install transformers and check voltages; assemble and activate electrical components. 

 

Survey, excavate and prepare installation site for placement of pads, ducts, conduits and related equipment; install and maintain distribution and control wiring and cables.

 

Install, maintain, test and repair transformers; repair and rebuild bushings, switches, tap changers, and related equipment in aerial and padmounted transformers; assist in PCB testing.

 

Assist with the building and repair of substation structures and related transmission equipment. 

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; work to correct power outages and electrical problems. May be required to be on stand-by.

 

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.  

 

Ensure that proper equipment and materials are present at the corresponding work site.  

 

Replace service wires and connections; install meters and perform connection of service; install and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, instruments, relays and controls and related substation equipment. 

 

Perform maintenance on the transmission system in substations; provide assistance in the repair and maintenance of streetlights.

 

Operate and use a variety of equipment including hydraulic, hand and power tools, trucks, bucket trucks, truck mounted cranes, forklifts, wire pulling equipment, trenchers, voltage meters, transits, backhoe / front-end loader, skid steer, vacuum excavation and hot line equipment. 

 

Building and site construction /maintenance including basic structural, electrical, drainage, concrete removal and installation, painting, mowing and snow removal. 

 

Assist in testing and maintaining control equipment used for remote operation of the water and electrical distribution systems. 

 

Perform other duties as assigned.  

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices.

Advanced applications of electrical theory.

Names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on maintenance vehicles.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

 

Ability to: 

Learn techniques and procedures used in working on energized and de-energized lines and services.

Learn proper pole climbing techniques.

Learn to identify voltage levels and types of power lines.

 

Lift and/or move heavy weights.

Perform work during adverse weather conditions.

Perform work from ladders, scaffolds, bucket trucks, and related man lifts at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces, including vaults and manholes.

Learn to install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems.

Read and interpret maps and schematic diagrams.

Drive and operate all assigned vehicles.

Learn to install and terminate underground primary and secondary.

Learn to perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three phase primary.

Learn meter installation and operational characteristics and techniques.

Develop a working knowledge of the planning of underground line extensions, easements and construction types.

Perform work on streetlights.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Learn to perform locates - with reference to documented primary and documented and undocumented secondary lines.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

Knowledge of:

 

Safe work practices.

 

Advanced applications of electrical theory.

 

Names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on maintenance vehicles.

 

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

           

Advanced applications of electrical theory.  

 

Techniques and procedures used in working on energized primary line, secondary line, and secondary services.

 

Proper pole climbing techniques.

 

Proper installation practices and maintenance techniques of transformers and capacitor banks.

 

Meter installation techniques used in primary and secondary rated metering.

 

Assist with the planning of distribution system, easements and construction types.

Ability to: 

 

Learn techniques and procedures used in working on energized and de-energized lines and services.

 

Identify voltage levels and types of power lines.

 

Lift and/or move heavy weights.

 

Perform work during adverse weather conditions.

 

Perform work from ladders, scaffolds, bucket trucks, and related man lifts at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces, including vaults and manholes.

 

 Install and terminate underground primary and secondary.

 

Install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems.

 

Read and understand maps, blueprints and drawings.

 

Perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three phase primary.

 

Perform work on streetlights.

 

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

 

Perform locates - with reference to documented primary and documented and undocumented secondary lines.

 

Identify voltage levels and types of power lines.

 

Install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems.

 

Trim trees in a manner not harmful to the tree.

                       

Anyone hired after January 1, 2014 is required to have the ability to climb power poles.

 

Wireworker/Lineworker I

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:

One year of experience as a journeyman electrician, or graduate of a certified 2 year lineworker school or documented electrical experience.

Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required, supplemented by training in electrical work.

License or Certification:

           

Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.   

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire.

 

Possession of, a valid Journeyman electrical License or a Journeyman Lineworker Card, or a graduate of a certified 2 year lineworker school or documented experience of the same level.

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate, valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid within six (6) months of hire.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

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:

 

Two years of experience comparable to that of a Wireworker I in the City of Grand Island.

 

Training:

 

A high school diploma or GED is required, supplemented by training in electrical work. Satisfactory completion of Merchant Program or an approved equal.

License or Certification:

            

Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.  

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire. 

 

Possession of, a valid Journeyman electrical License or a Journeyman Lineworker Card, or documented experience of the same level.

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate, valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid within six (6) months of hire.

Both Positions:

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Position will work on an on-call rotation.   

Residency:

Residency is required within six (6) months of date of hire. Click here to view the residency map for this position. To meet the residency requirements, you must live inside the boxed area. 

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications. 

Other:

Candidates are subject to a background check.