Electric Powerline Inspector (Local Candidates)

Overview This is a twelve (12) month contract assignment Local Candidates only Experience required: Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test. OR Eight years' of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment. DUTIES Patrols and inspects underground and overhead distribution system for physical defects, irregularities and hazardous conditions; opens vaults, switches, padmount transformers and other facilities to identify electrical lines and location as directed. 3. Inspects the need for tree trimming for electric transmission system; maintains related records. Maintains records and logs of activities in the field and meets with supervisor to discuss field related matters; writes periodic reports of observations; prepares notations and rough sketches of infractions, defects and changes; and requests a maintenance crew as needed. Prepares work service on repairs or replacement of equipment regarding transmission or distribution system; notifies power dispatcher on major repairs. MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May open and close switches as directed by supervisory personnel. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High school equivalency with supplemental college courses in principles of electricity and mathematics. Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test. OR Eight years' of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment. Licensing A valid driver's license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles is required. A valid California Class "A" driver license may be required, as determined by supervision for specified employees in this classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr