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Chanute City of JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN in Chanute, Kansas
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JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
CITY OF CHANUTE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Performs highly skilled, journey-level transmission, distribution, and electrical work in the installation,
construction, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electrical transmission, distribution and
service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, some substation and related equipment. Other
duties include climbing wood poles, ladders and some towers. Works under the direct supervision of Line
Foreman and/or Crew Foreman.
EMPLOYEE VALUES
All employees of the City of Chanute are expected to uphold and exhibit the Citys shared employees
values of Knowledge, Respect, Integrity and most importantly their Safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation of High School or GED.
Completion of an apprenticeship program in the lineman trade. Experience as a journey-level lineman
engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, transformers or related equipment. Must
possess a valid CDL-Class A drivers license.
MENTAL ABILITY
Reads and interprets construction plans and schematics related to the installation of electrical power
distribution lines. Prioritizes own work assignments. Comprehends and makes inferences from written
material. Analyzes voltage recordings, charts and electric trouble reports to make recommendations on
replacing or upgrading transformers, services, or related equipment. Determine the equipment, tools,
materials and manpower needed to complete assigned projects. Learns job-related material through on-the-
job training and in classroom settings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
? Responsible for the maintenance and proper use of all vehicles, equipment and tools which are
assigned.
? Will complete all work in a prompt, safe, economical, workmanlike manner.
? Responsible for safety on each job, knowledge of state and federal laws and safe work practices.
? Makes contact with customers before AND after doing work that may impact their services.
? Lays out and assigns job tasks to Apprentice Lineman.
? Must be involved in tail-gate meetings at the start of EVERY job and to clearly communicate the
danger each job presents.
? Insures timely completion of jobs with a MAXIMUM emphasis on SAFETY.
? Strings, splices, transfers and sags wire in energized or de-energized circuits and connects wires and
transformers as specified or directed. Shortens or lengthen lines by adding or removing wire, using
a variety of splices, connectors, sleeves or clamps. Regularly works above ground on poles using
climbers and safety belt or operating a boom truck. Uses a variety of underground locating and
fault finding equipment.
? Routes or re-routes power lines over, under or around existing lines and structures, regularly
working above, on, or in close proximity to energized lines. Selects and uses a variety of hot line
tools and makes use of rubber gloves, line hoses, mechanical jumpers, fiber guards, blankets and
other protective devices as specified.
? Installs, removes, transfers, maintains and/or repairs cross arms, pins, insulators, guys, transformers
and switch racks and other overhead pole and underground residential distribution equipment using
a variety of hand tools, equipment and power tools.
? Installs and removes transformers, including primary and secondary current transformers and self-
contained meters; cut-outs, disconnecting switches, circuit breakers and other overhead line and
U.R.D. devices.
? Performs line switching or sectionalizing as directed. Performs emergency repairs, phases and
connects circuits under load; performs load checks and balances feeders as required.
? Inspects lines, poles and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports problems.
? Must be able to troubleshoot electrical problems on company and customer equipment on overhead
and underground distribution lines and to restore power in a safe and timely manner.
? Other duties as assigned.
? The duties listed above are intended only as general guidelines of the various types of work that
may be performed. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and
requirements of the job change.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS