Electric Distribution Line Worker

Reports to: Linecrew Supervisor

Job Summary: This position is responsible for construction and maintenance of electric power lines, substations and street lighting.

Essential Duties

• Operate all necessary equipment in the operation, maintenance and construction in an electrical distribution system; including drills, generators and override switch along with various hand tools.
• Install poles, cross arms, streetlights, wires, transformers, and regulators.
• Participate in established stand by schedule and may be called to assist other when problems develop due to emergency situations.
• Install various street lighting fixtures.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.
• Use ropes, blocks, shovels, wrenches, rulers, pliers, connectors, chain saws, hammers, pike poles, and related tools and equipment associated with Line Worker trade.
• Provide technical leadership and maintain quality standards with Line Worker Apprentices.
• Make service connections, hang transformers, dig holes for poles and anchors.
• Install high voltage metering equipment.
• Construct, maintain and repair power lines for street lighting, power and light distribution and other purposes.
• Know the principles and perform bucket and pole top rescue.

Essential Qualifications

• Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents – 4, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation - 3).
• At least three years’ experience in construction work.
• Residency within 20 miles of municipal boundary.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with CDL.
• Working knowledge of the tools, materials and methods used in line construction and maintenance work.
• Ability and skill in climbing poles and working at moderate heights with wires energized at high voltages.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification Preference

• Successful completion of a multi-year electric line worker apprenticeship program; US Department of Labor recognized preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work includes proximity to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment.
• Must be able to extend, twist and pull.
• Work includes frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions.
• Ability to visually monitor overhead work.
• Ability to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to hear vocal instructions from 45 feet in the air.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and poles.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.