Electric Lineman/Linewoman

Job Summary OVERTIME (scheduled and emergency) will be paid at DOUBLE TIME. Current Salary: $179,109.06 annual salary. Hiring Bonus : $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 at completion of probationary period (6 months), $4,000 at completion of one additional year of employment with satisfactory performance review). CalPERS Retirement, deferred compensation – 3% match, excellent benefits, 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, and more. Responsibilities Constructs and maintains overhead and underground distribution circuits, neurotransmission circuits, and substations; installs and connects equipment on lines such as transformers, switches, cutouts, capacitors, lightning arresters, streetlights, etc. Installs poles, anchors, cross arms, insulators and strings wire; installs vaults, conduits and pulls conductor; terminates cable systems on poles, transformers, switching equipment and in vaults; installs distribution substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects, buswork, etc. Runs new services from poles or service boxes to customer facilities; connects and disconnects services; troubleshoots and tests individual customer services; reconstructs existing overhead and underground distribution lines; performs testing, phasing and energization of new and reconstructed circuits. Performs maintenance functions such as inspections, pole testing, resagging, cleaning of vaults and enclosures and necessary repairs and corrections; trims trees to clear wires. Diagnoses, locates and clears trouble on primary and secondary overhead and underground lines and streetlighting systems. Maintains good housekeeping in the job, around the yard and on the vehicles; participates in switching operations of the system and obtains loading data for system studies. Performs many of the above functions on energized lines, utilizing appropriate hot line tools. Maintains tools and equipment in clean and workable condition and assures that all tools from the tool room are returned after each use. Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community. Knowledge and Ability Requirements Methods, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines. Principles of electrical theory as applied to power systems; transformer connections for various applications. Applicable electrical codes such as State electrical safety orders (e.g. G.O. 95 & 128). Fundamental safety regulations, first aid and methods of applying resuscitation; necessary precautions to be taken in working high voltage lines. Climb poles and use aerial buckets in confined areas among energized overhead lines and equipment at a considerable distance above ground. Work with energized underground 15‑kV materials and methods. Work proficiently with hot line tools, i.e. sticks under energized conditions on both 15‑kV overhead and underground systems. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Education Equivalent to completion of high school. Experience Three and one-half (3‑1/2) years training/experience in line work and successful completion of the journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman examination administered by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent. Minimum five (5) years experience in line work and successful petitioning for journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman status with I.B.E.W. Certification from California‑Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Committee that applicant has passed the apprenticeship and examination for journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman. Possession of journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman status granted by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class A) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 12 months of hire. Successful completion of a certified rubber glove training program is required at the time of application submission. EEO and Disability EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request. Employment Benefits Salary – The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months. Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave – 13 paid holidays per year; 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service; 10 days sick leave per year; administrative leave varies by position. Health Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability – The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long‑term disability plan that provides up to approximately two‑thirds of an employee's salary. Retirement and Deferred Compensation – The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Flexible Spending Account – Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account. #J-18808-Ljbffr