Electric System Operator Trainee Jobs in Georgia

The City of Fairburn is seeking a qualified, highly skilled Senior Electric Lineman that can lead a team and perform work in the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment. Local government or electric utility experience is a plus. Reports to the Electric Superintendent.  

Work Days/Hours: Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Electric Lineman is responsible for leading a team and performing work in the installation, maintenance, alteration and repair of overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related electrical equipment. Local government or electric utility experience is a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as crew leader as required, completing the necessary paperwork (material forms, time sheets, etc.) and preparing, reading and/or interpreting construction prints and work requests.
• Climbs power poles and steel towers, splicing and making repairs to energized lines.
• Constructs new overhead lines, setting poles, installing cross arms and brackets, stringing wire, and placing equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators.
• Performs switching operations as a member of a line crew.
• Runs new service lines from pole or transformer to consumer’s premises.
• Reconstructs existing lines and related fittings.
• Phases out and cuts in new circuits; pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires; tests poles, lines and other facilities.
• Trims trees to clear wires.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete foundations.
• Installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial; installs cable risers; splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables
• Drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned; assists in the instruction and training of other new crew members in techniques of the trade.
• Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
• Installs, removes or repairs the following equipment on energized or de-energized lines in all types of weather conditions; anchors, cross-arms, insulators, brackets, capacitors, regulators, poles, switches, lightning arrestors, grounds, transformers (overhead and underground primary, secondary and services) URD switchgear, LBC cabinets, manholes, splices boxes and fuses.
• Switches, tags, tests and grounds overhead and underground electrical systems.
• Writes switching orders, performs and directs sub-station and field switching operations.
• Phases out and cuts in new circuits; pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires; tests poles, lines and other facilities.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, and concrete foundations.
• Trims trees to clear wires.
• Drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned; assists in the instruction and training of other new crew members in techniques of the trade.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and three-year apprenticeship program; supplemented by five to seven (5 - 7) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Class B CDL driver’s license required. Class A CDL license preferred or the ability to obtain a Class A license within one year of employment. Integrated Transmission System Operator Certificate

Completion of a recognized three (3) year apprenticeship program as a Certified Lineman/Linewoman, required.

Special Requirements:

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Requires pre-employment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.
This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in electrical installation and repair work and/or in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission lines.
• Knowledge of safety practices and regulations applying to low and high voltage electrical wires.
• Knowledge of pertinent first-aid principles and techniques including resuscitation methods.
• Ability to perform electrical installation and repair work and construct and maintain electric distribution and transmission lines.
• Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Ability to work from electrical plans and detailed drawings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in person and over the phone.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, reflective vest and other safety devices.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate personal computer hardware and software associated with UPC locate activities.
• Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.  Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. May be required to work outside regularly scheduled hours and be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work when called upon.

The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.