Electrical Utility Line Worker

Electrical Line Worker

Rate of Pay: $37.42 - $52.66 Status: Open Until Filled

The employee is responsible for the rebuilding, installing, or repairing of all electrical lines and fiber optic lines used in the Marietta Power service area. This position is a certified Line Worker that has completed a formal apprentice program a minimum of four years training and successfully passed a comprehensive Line Worker examination. The employee is expected to demonstrate competency in all areas of line work and progressively perform more advanced technical skills as the employee advances within Line Worker pay step program. New hires entering into this position are considered "at will."

The employee is expected to perform more advanced activities of the following activities as they advance within the step program:

• Transfers live electrical primaries from one pole to another.
• Installs and connects single phase transformers and builds three phase transformer banks.
• Installs overhead and underground residential and commercial services, as well as residential meters.
• Runs new overhead lines or replaces old lines with new ones.
• Operates trenchers and backhoes, fault locating equipment, bucket trucks, air compressors, and related equipment as needed.
• Repairs and installs overhead and underground streetlights.
• Locates underground primary and secondary lines.
• Locates and repairs faults in the primary and secondary lines underground.
• Replaces poles and equipment as needed or damaged by weather or accidents.
• Provides substation operation and maintenance assigned based on training level. Maintains current knowledge of distribution substation feeders and primary circuits.
• Submits various reports including daily activity reports, timecards, warehouse material list, etc.
• Cleans and inspects live power line equipment, rubber safety equipment, and an assigned work truck and equipment. Advises immediate supervisor of broken or damaged tools, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Verifies fuse sizes for design and engineering personnel.
• Serves on call, one week at a time on a rotating basis. Maintains availability for "on call" and overtime work.
• Reconnects electrical service after hours for customers cut off for non-payment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• May be assigned crew leader based on training and experience in the absence of the Foreperson.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must weigh no more than 280 lbs. due to the weight limitations and safety requirements of the equipment.
• Must have completed a formal apprentice line worker program with a minimum of five years verifiable experience and successfully complete all sections of the comprehensive line worker test within the first 30 days of employment. Lateral entry for Line Workers above step one.
• Certified Line Workers with a minimum of 5 years verifiable Line Worker experience and a CDL will be initially compensated at step one and may be advanced up to step 3 depending on length and quality of experience after successful completion of written and field tests within 30 days of initial employment. Certified Line Workers with a minimum of 7 years of verifiable advanced Line Worker experience and a CDL will be initially compensated at step 3 and may be advanced up to step 5 depending on length and quality of experience after successful completion of the written and field tests within 30 days of initial employment. For further details on the lateral entry program pay policy will be provided in the interview or upon request.
• Must meet all job qualification standards required by APPA, OSHA, NESC, and Marietta Power.
• Must have a working knowledge of overhead line work including transformers (three phase and single phase), reclosers, capacitor banks, and sectionlizers.
• Must have a working knowledge of underground line work including termination of primary cables, three phase and single-phase transformers, switching cubicles, fault locating and repairing (including switch out, isolates, and grounding).
• Knowledge and skill using all tools, materials and equipment used in electrical line working.
• Knowledge and application of the safety methods, and equipment used to work with live electrical lines.
• Ability to work around high voltage lines without direct supervision.
• Knowledge, skill and ability in climbing poles and working at various heights.
• Ability to apply basic math in making job related calculations
• Ability to communicate verbally with subordinates, BLW supervisors and engineers, to provide technical assistance, training, or make suggestions to simplify job and increase work quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read, understand and apply all related code and specification manuals including the APPA and National Electric Safety Codes.
• Ability to understand and respond to written job orders and accurately interpret blueprints.
• Must have a valid Georgia Flagging certification, First Aid and CPR certification or obtain within work test period.
• Ability to obtain ITS certification within work test period.

Disclaimer Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam, & background inquiry.