**$41.16 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits**

**Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.**

**PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION**:PEC Kyle District Office - 1810 FM 150 West, Kyle, TX 78640

Position open until filled.

**Position Summary**

This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1, 2, 3 and 4- Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment- Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment- Correct and/or report problems and observed hazards- Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment- Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages- Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment- Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from aerial device- Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device- Participate in and successfully complete scheduled training- Assist in the training of others- Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations- Collect delinquent accounts- Must be available for and participate in Call-Out duty- Must be available to work various shifts- Responsible for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines- Maintain construction standards and acceptable specifications- Lead and/or monitor job briefings and tail board meetings- Approve purchasing invoices, work orders and focus on efficiency and cost controls- Maintain a safe and reliable system for members and the general public- Maintain and promote a safe work environment for employees- Manage construction project completion- Participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty- Update the UC mapping system- Participate in the process for damage claims- Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions- Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes- Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management- Discuss job performance problems with supervisor to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems- Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies Instruct and supervise subordinates in the absence of the Construction/Service Supervisor- Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff- Develop and review operating procedures- Establish work priorities and activities- Coordinate activities with other departments- Conduct and participate in safety meetings
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

**Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities**

A range of leadership activities, training, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, and ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting- Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service- Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes- Knowledge of electric power industry construction standards- Knowledge of voltage testing equipment- Skilled in monitoring and managing performance- Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics- Skilled in time management- Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities- Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems- Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor to assigned apprentice- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing- Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing- Ability to teach employees to set up and disseminate information from various types of voltage testing equipment- Ability to train and teach employees the art of troubleshooting and the safe, timely manner of power restoration; including substation, distribution lines and residential lines

**Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)**

High School Diploma or equivalent- Successful completion of DOL program requirements for Journeyworker- Valid Texas Class A CDL

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**
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