Line Groundworker Position

5 days ago


Fort Collins, Colorado, United States City of Fort Collins Full time
Job Summary

As a Line Groundworker for the City of Fort Collins' Light & Power Utility, you will play a crucial role in the construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of both high and low-voltage electric distribution infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the installation of power lines, performing routine maintenance checks, conducting inspections to ensure safety and reliability, and promptly responding to repair needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Installs, maintains, repairs, and assists qualified personnel in the operation of the City's electric distribution system.
  • Maintains high and low-voltage equipment.
  • Assists qualified employees with high-voltage switching and load transfer.
  • Works overtime when required.
  • Must be willing and able to be on-call 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
  • Maintains vehicle, truck stock, tools, and materials.
  • Works closely with heavy equipment operators to expose utilities, dig trenches, pole holes, etc.
  • Operates and maintains specialized line construction equipment such as directional boring machine, bucket truck, and backhoe.
  • Installs and maintains electrical residential and commercial metering.
  • Interprets material needs from work orders and blueprints.
  • May direct the work of other crew members.
  • Assists in training and development of crew members.
  • Manages databases and programs by collecting and entering information.
  • Inspects work for completion and conformance to standards.
  • Teaches safety and job-related classes for the utility department and the public.
  • Provides customer service by answering questions, providing information, and referrals, and resolving complaints and problems.
  • Maintains cooperative and compatible working relations with internal and external customers, employees, contractors, and managers.
  • Assumes responsibility for job site, employee, and public safety in instances where line workers, line crew chiefs, and others may not be present.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of fundamental principles of electrical energy.
  • Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code.
  • Knowledge of distribution mapping symbols and procedures.
  • Knowledge of primary and secondary meters and operation.
  • Knowledge of street lighting system.
  • Knowledge of line clearance, and tree trimming.
  • Knowledge of primary voltage switching procedures and techniques.
  • Ability to operate directional boring machine, digger truck, bucket truck, backhoe, trenchers, and tampers, cable pulling machines, chain saws, and various electric testing equipment.
  • Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to do basic math.
  • Ability to climb and work at heights.
  • Ability to use text, email, mobile devices, and other means of communication.
  • Proficient in rescue procedures including pole top, confined space, and aerial device rescue.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Knowledge of and conformance with all safety procedures associated with construction, maintenance, and operation of the electrical system.
Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One year related experience and/or training in electrical distribution system installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Accredited Line School Certificate preferred.
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to attain within 3 months of hire.
About the City of Fort Collins

The City of Fort Collins is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires. We also offer retirement and company contributions, flexible spending, employee assistance program, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program, workout facilities, employee/family onsite health clinic, and learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility.


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