Position Summary
This position’s primary responsibilities include the maintenance and construction of the District’s overhead, underground, substations, distribution and transmission systems; system switching; after-hour duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
· Construction of distribution lines, both overhead and underground. Examples of duties include digging holes and trenches, setting poles, climbing poles, installation of overhead and underground conductors, installing equipment and system testing.
· Construction of transmission systems.
· Maintenance of the distribution and transmission systems in various weather conditions, both daylight hour and nighttime conditions.
· Perform work on de-energized and energized distribution and transmission voltages.
· Drive heavy and light vehicles and equipment; operate equipment including digger derricks, aerial man-lifts, backhoes and other; work with various tools of the trade.
Additional Functions:
· Respond to customer and District trouble calls and perform after-hour duties as required.
· Perform connects, disconnects and reconnects.
· Maintenance of street and security lighting.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Must have a thorough knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, WISHA Chapter 45 (electrical workers safety rules), NESC and NEC.
· Knowledge and demonstration of District values to situations that arise which can’t be readily solved by application of code, departmental procedure or District policy. District values include dedication, integrity and professionalism.
· Must possess a Washington State Commercial Driver License.
· Required to stay current on all safety trainings offered by the District.
· Must be willing and able to work after hours.
· Ability to operate all equipment and tools of the trade.
· Knowledge of electrical system, distribution and transmission circuits.
· Thorough understanding of the operation and installation of equipment such as transformers, reclosers, sectionalizers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, voltage regulators, meters, switches and other equipment related to distribution and transmission of electrical energy.
· Ability to read and work from drawings and maps.
· Ability to relate constructively with others to work independently and in a team environment to help maintain a positive workplace.
· Must have strong interpersonal/communication skills and emotional intelligence to function as part of a team.
· Maintain confidentiality of District records and information.
· Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers.
· Demonstrate ability to set and meet deadlines, organize resources, establish priorities and utilize work scheduling techniques.
· Must be able to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
· Maintain a high level of professionalism in conduct and appearance at all times.
· Must have the ability to understand, follow and communicate accurate, clear and concise written and verbal information and instructions.
Experience/Education:
· High school diploma or equivalent is required;
· Successful completion of a three-year (minimum) apprenticeship, passed an IBEW journeyman exam, and possess a current journey level lineman card is required.
· Must have or obtain 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification.
Availability, Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Availability and Accessibility
Due to (a) the nature and scope of the essential functions, (b) the importance of personal interactions between this position, employees, customers and other members of the public, and (c) the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent and on-site attendance while working independently and with others during our normal business hours.
Approximately 40 hours / week may be required to efficiently perform the job duties of this position. Your presence is also required at designated internal and external meetings. Employees in this position may be required to work a flexible work schedule as a condition of employment, including scheduled and unscheduled hours over 40. This is understood to mean that the hours of work may vary from day to day and include evenings and weekends. This position also requires availability and accessibility to respond to and address emergencies and critical situations outside of normal business operating hours in the evenings and during weekends.
All district non-exempt employees are expected to work varying amounts of either (a) unscheduled overtime during inclement weather and periods of high volume work; or (b) scheduled overtime required to accomplish special projects.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Receive, understand, evaluate and appropriately respond to communications and work-related forms, documents and other information from employees, the board of commissioners, customers and members of the public using available technology, in person and in a public setting when necessary.
· Correspond, communicate and exchange information with other employees, customers, agencies, and other third parties with whom we work in-person, via telephone, virtually or by other electronic means using available technology during meetings, presentations, customer calls or other situations in which business information may be shared, discussed, or exchanged.
· Move to, from and within our building and across district-related property site locations, possibly for extended periods of time. Movement to, from and within property locations may occur during inclement weather, extreme temperatures, rain or snow, strong winds, and during low visibility and low light conditions (e.g., evening, early morning, fog, etc.).
· Remain alert and able to observe surrounding areas and conditions at all times to identify, recognize and respond to potential obstacles, safety concerns, hazards, threats, property conditions requiring attention, unauthorized and/or dangerous persons, and emergencies.
· Work for extended periods of time in a stationary position (possibly up to 60 minutes or more without an opportunity to substantially change position) while consistently grasping, moving and manipulating documents, office supplies, computer equipment, and other tools and materials.
· Use and operate a personal computer, office equipment and other technology devices frequently and consistently throughout each day with skill, accuracy and independent judgment for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data and other business-related information.
· Lift, transport and/or move up to approximately 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. on a regular basis in the performance of regular duties in the office and in the field. Frequently and consistently access confined spaces and/or areas that require physical positioning to access high and/or low spaces (e.g., possibly by bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, stretching, or some other means of accessing the area). Frequently climb ladders and traverse stairwells and staircases.
Driving & Travel
· Drive a personal or district-owned vehicle on behalf of the district in the performance of duties that serve as the basis for this position.
· Report for work and/or work-related appointments outside the office as scheduled during morning, afternoon and evening hours, even when day light is limited or non-existent, and possibly during inclement weather when directed to do so.
· Regular travel to district facilities and some travel for training via traditional modes of transportation (including airline travel) over long distances, some of which may involve one or more night stays out of town, both within and outside the state of Washington.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position works in a variety of environments depending on the duties performed. Office-related worked is primarily conducted in a temperature controlled office environment. Our office spaces include traditional office lighting (including fluorescent lighting), as well as shared office spaces and facilities that result in consistent and frequent noise (often louder than ambient noise), conversations among employees and customers, interruptions and other similar distractions.
This position also frequently works outside of the office at the assigned property location and/or other property locations. When working outside the office, this position may be exposed to all types of weather conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, snow and strong winds. Outdoor settings involve all types of property and site conditions, including open spaces, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, stairwells and staircases, and other uneven surfaces that may present tripping hazards and/or other dangers that require diligence in observing and heeding site conditions to ensure safe working conditions.