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General Purpose The Electric Lineworker installs, repairs, maintains, and relocates overhead and/or underground electric distribution and transmission systems in the Village of Winnetka.. Lineworkers may encounter serious hazards on the job, including working with high-voltage electricity. Because of the need to rely on fellow crew members for safety, teamwork is critical

Line work includes identifying and repairing defective devices, conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches; inspecting and testing power lines and auxiliary equipment; climbing poles; and operating truck-mounted buckets and power equipment. In addition to normal line work, electric lineworkers also assist with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Village's water distribution system. Essential Functions: Construct, install, maintain, and repair power cables, manholes, vaults, pipes, ductwork, transformers, switchgear, street lights and poles, auxiliary equipment, service drops, etc.

Attach crossarms, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, conductors, and auxiliary equipment to utility poles prior to setting in place; erect poles; install and adjust guy wires. Perform circuit switching; climb utility poles and operate truck-mounted lift bucket equipment to install or repair overhead power and auxiliary equipment. Inspect distribution system to prevent or detect problems; locate and determine cause of interruption; trim trees and brush prior to new construction and during repair of damaged lines.

Open switches and attach grounding devices to de-energize lines or accessories to facilitate repairs and remove electrical hazards. Cover energized lines with rubber protective equipment and use insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with grasping or crimping tools and high voltage rubber gloves to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without service interruption. String conductors between erected poles and adjust slack; secure new wires to crossarm insulators.

Test each conductor to identify corresponding conductors and detect faulted circuits or incorrect connections. Splice, terminate, and insulate conductors, related cables, and wiring to complete circuit and connect transformers and electrical accessories. Test power lines and auxiliary equipment to identify defective transformers, switches, and related accessories causing line disturbances.

Re-insulate and replace worn cables and wires. Connect service drops between power line and customer. Install, remove, and wire transformer banks, traffic signals, and street light poles; connect street lights and traffic signals to power circuit.

Maintain and repair street lights and traffic signals; examine components for defects or excessive wear; replace defective parts; clean and paint lamp components. Demolish or trim vaults and manholes; install and build wooden forms, sheeting, shoring, and bracing for excavation. Erect steel reinforcing for concrete vaults and manholes; mix, pour, and finish concrete; remove forms when concrete has set.

Install and repair underground conduit and cable systems; install brackets and braces; cut apertures required for duct and electric equipment installation. Test for and clear obstructions in ducts and conduit; install metal conduit; pull cables through ducts and conduits; splice cable and insulate. Install and repair transformers and other electric equipment in vaults and manholes.

Confer with and assist other specialized work crews, departments, utilities, or contractors in the event of emergency, personnel shortage, major construction activity, or as otherwise needed. Assist with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Village's water distribution system. Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Four (4) years' minimum work experience as Apprentice Electric Lineworker and successful completion of apprenticeship. Certified Journeyman license Successful completion of at least four seminars on hot line maintenance and continuing refresher courses on same.

Comparable combination of training and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Read, clearly speak and legibly write the English language. Advanced knowledge of proper and safe construction, maintenance and repair methods for electric distribution systems and auxiliary equipment.

Ability to diagnose problems and repair or replace complex electrical lines and equipment. Skill in safe and proper use and operation of equipment, tools, and hardware used in electric industry. Working knowledge of basic electricity.

Ability to properly interpret circuit maps, blueprints, and work orders. Some knowledge of tree trimming and removal. Skill in maintenance and repair of tools, equipment, and electrical hardware.

Valid Illinois Class A CDL driver's license. Other Requirements Shifts are typically 8 hours in duration (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), 40 hours weekly, but may be extended or altered in the event of emergency, personnel shortage, workload, and/or work in progress

Position has "on-call" responsibilities and may be required to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and/or holidays on short notice. Work is sometimes required under adverse or unusual conditions such as, but not limited to, cold, hot, wet, dark, dusty, noisy and cramped surroundings, in all weather conditions, and at all hours of the day. The position requires the ability to use and operate motorized vehicles and equipment, common hand and power tools, mobile radios and telephones; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; effective audio-visual discrimination and perception; color vision adequate to identify red, yellow and green; and hearing sufficient to understand verbal direction and to detect abnormal equipment operation and alarms.

Village of Winnetka The Village of Winnetka is an established North Shore suburban community, located approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. Its Water & Electric Department, with 34 employees, is responsible for the water and electric plants (located on Tower Road adjacent to Lake Michigan) as well as both distribution systems. The peak electrical demand for the Village is 40 MW.

This department works closely with a separate Public Works Department that provides other public services. Position Range: $138,798 - $143,093 No relocation expenses are provided for this position. Due to the "on-call" nature of the position, successful candidate will be expected to reside within 60 minutes in proximity to the Village of Winnetka within 90 days of employment.

For questions or assistance, please contact Ann Eriksson, Human Resources Manager, at (847) 716-3546 or aeriksson@winnetka.org.