Line Patroller Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Description Performs intermediate skilled technical work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical distribution systems and equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Line Foreman and Electric Supervisor. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1.

Performs skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work on overhead electrical distribution systems and related equipment, including setting poles, stringing wire, working with transformers, and operating specialized tools and vehicles. 1.1. Confers with the Line Foreman and/or Electric Supervisor in establishing work priorities and planning general approaches to work

1.2. Operates equipment as required by the job, including digger/derrick, bucket truck, backhoe, payloader, and all hotline tools and test equipment such as PMT, amp, voltage, ohm, and capacitor meters. 1.3

Connects, disconnects, and replaces service loops. 1.4. Builds and replaces transformer banks

2. Assists with the installation, maintenance, and replacement of underground electrical distribution systems, including wire placement, hardware installation, and system conversions from overhead to underground. 2.1

Lays and pulls wire, installs all hardware, makes connections and backfills trenches. 2.2. Removes poles and wires of any existing overhead systems which are replaced

3. Responds to service interruptions and trouble calls by diagnosing issues and performing repairs or installations on customer service connections, distribution lines, and related infrastructure. 3.1 Performs installation and repair work on customer service connections, including required transformer banks

3.2 Answers service calls, diagnoses problems and makes repairs to overhead and underground systems and service connections, etc. to avoid or minimize service disruption. 3.3 Patrols distribution lines in severe inclement weather and makes necessary emergency repairs

3.4 Splices cables, rebuilds primary and secondary lines and builds new lines. 3.5 Builds forms for switching cabinets and for transformer pads. 4

Supports the development f apprentice line workers by offering instruction, oversight, and assistance with assigned tasks. 5. Performs additional tasks as needed to support electric utility operations.

Typical Qualifications Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission systems. Strong understanding of occupational hazards associated with electrical work and necessary safety precautions. Skilled in the proper use and care of trade tools.

Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and to communicate effectively. Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the general public. Minimum Qualifications Associates/Technical degree with coursework in journeyman/line worker curriculum, or related field, and considerable experience in electrical distribution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing and walking and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms' length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock, frequently requires working in high, precarious places and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).