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CDE Lightband, the municipal electric and broadband power provider for the City of Clarksville, offers electric, television, internet, and phone service to customers within the city limits. CDE Lightband serves over 80,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service, and over 30,000 customers with broadband services over our Fiber-to-the-Premise Network.

We are looking for a candidate to fill the position of Journeyman on our Electric Line Worker Team. Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience in electric distribution line work.

All Applicants should have the stated experience, including completion of a five-year line worker apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, to have received a Journeyman Standing.

Journeyman Electric Line Worker

Team/Division: Operations / Electric Reports To: Foreman Journeyman / General Foreman

Job Status: Full-Time Work Schedule: Rotating Weekday Shifts - Operating Hours 6am -5pm

Pay Status: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: LT2 Updated: December 2017

Job Summary

Highly skilled and trained position, expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative while working under the supervision of the Foreman and General Foreman. Incumbents construct and maintain the overhead and underground electrical service distribution systems. Responsibilities may include the installation, repair, replacement, and inspection of equipment and materials required for the transmission and distribution of electric power. Work performed may need to be done while the system is energized. Responsibilities also include collaborating with the Foreman to train Apprentice Line Workers, furthering their skills and abilities, and promoting personal development and continuous learning. Employees are also expected to maintain an inventory of standard parts and equipment and keep records of activities as required by policy and procedure. Additionally, they are expected to uphold the highest safety standards as outlined in the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual and any other applicable safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Installs, maintains, and repairs electric systems, which may include Constructing, installing, removing, and servicing secondary distribution lines both overhead and underground, as well as performing work on energized and de-energized lines. It frequently requires digging when installing poles, anchors, and underground lines.

· Effectively capable of climbing utility poles to perform work when necessary, safely, and meet all safety requirements on an annual basis

· Operates vehicles of various sizes, weights, and descriptions safely and cautiously, following all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including DOT and Commercial Driver's License requirements.

· Attend regular training as required; participate in any other meetings, training, or other required programs as specified, including all safety meetings, and maintain and follow all safety requirements as outlined by CDE Lightband, APPA, OSHA, TOSHA, and any other local, state, or regulatory agency.

· Monitors and maintains inventory of parts and equipment while working with warehouse personnel to maintain accurate outgoing and incoming connections with assigned work; notifies supervisor when levels are low

· Working with Foreman to respond to and resolve customer complaints, explaining programs, policies, and procedures

· Prepares and maintains various operational reports and paperwork for submission as required, including safety reports, work orders, and other assigned documents.

· Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience: Five years of experience in electric distribution line work, including completion of a five-year line worker apprenticeship program approved by the DOL, Bureau of Apprenticeships and Training

Certifications & Licenses: Completed Apprenticeship Training to receive Journeyman Standing Commercial Driver's License, CPR/AED, or ability to obtain upon hire

Other Requirements: An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is also considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledgeable of and Skilled in construction tools and methods used for Electric transmission and distribution line construction and maintenance

· Knowledge of and Skilled in Electric utility operating methods

· Knowledgeable of Occupational hazards and Safety Regulations associated with electrical transmission and distribution

· Knowledgeable of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations

· Knowledgeable of and Skilled in Customer Service principles and practices

· Skilled in electrical line work, energized when required

· Skilled and Able to climb utility poles with energized lines, when necessary, and use aerial devices to service broken or defective wires or equipment, and able to work in underground vaults and access a diversity of workspaces

· Skilled in accepting, receiving, and transferring training and training principles

· Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex problems

· Skilled in Basic Computer and related software applications

· Skilled in reading and comprehending training documents

· Skilled in and the Ability to perform physical work during extreme conditions for the entire duration of the workday and beyond into extended hours if necessary, if duties of the job require.

· Ability to work independently and individually, and exercise independent judgment and initiative while working under supervision and following directions and work orders

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and through the spoken word.

· Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety

· Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

· Ability to visually identify colors independently of each other

· Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

· Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task

Physical Demands

Fingering (fine dexterity)

F

Lifting/Carrying

Other:

Handling (grasping, holding)

F

Under 10 lbs

F

Use of a headset

N

Repetitive Motion

F

11-20 lbs

F

Ability to identify colors independently of others

C

Reaching

C

21-50 lbs

F

Climb

F

51-100 lbs

F

Crawl

F

Over 100 lbs

O

Extended Periods of Sitting

F

Kneel

F

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

F

Under 10 lbs

F

Speaking clearly to be understood on the radio, telephone & and hearing a response

F

Sit

C

11-20 lbs

F

Stand

F

21-50 lbs

F

Bend

F

51-100 lbs

F

Ability to climb at extended heights

F

Walk

C

Over 100 lbs

O

Legend: N = Never; R = Rarely; O = Occasional (1% - 33%); F = Frequent (34% - 66%); C = Constant (over 66%)

Working Conditions

· Indoor & Outdoor working position, requiring incumbents to travel from the office to the worksite via company vehicle.

· Requires constant indoor and outdoor work with potential for extreme outdoor temperatures

· Potential to work outside regular working hours

· Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, intense noises, environmental disturbances, workspace restrictions, and travel.

· Position will be scheduled for 'On-Call' Rotation requiring weekend and holiday work

· Reside no farther than 30 minutes (max) driving from the main office.

Additional Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs.

All employees should demonstrate the behaviors outlined in the Code of Ethics and the CDE Lightband Mission & Vision when performing their job duties.

EEO Compliant. TN Drug-Free Workplace. E-Verify & i9 Participant. Equal Opportunity Employer.