Find & Apply For Utility Line Technician Jobs in Schulenburg, Texas

The City of Schulenburg is currently seeking qualified applicants for a LINEMAN to expand our team and perform duties essential in operating and maintaining the City's Electrical System. Installs, removes, inspects, repairs, and maintains overhead/ underground electrical lines and related equipment. Locates and marks underground lines of primary feeders. Identifies and troubleshoots line issues. Changes out poles and or transformers. Connects residential and commercial electrical services. Installs, removes, inspects, and seals electric meters. Repairs, maintains, and installs street and/or customer lights. Performs tree trimming; removes trees, brush, repairs and clears, rights-of-way. Performs minor maintenance to City Buildings including but not limited to: replacing light bulbs and ballasts, pulling wire, installing cameras, replacing wall outlets, switches, and breakers. Performs minor electrical maintenance at City Water Wells, Lift Stations and Sewer Plants. Operates various types of equipment including line trucks, aerial lift trucks, digger trucks, and pulling equipment; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles; performs minor repairs and vehicle servicing. Staff the on-call rotation list subject to un-scheduled off-duty emergencies. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Work Environment:

Work hours are spent in a shop, facility, or outdoor environment Work requires ability to be in an arial basket or bucket Work involves exposure to electricity Work involves exposure to noise Work involves call out Work involves weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours Work requires response time within 60 minutes of designated service area Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions Work involves exposure to highspeed rotating machinery Work requires use of protective equipment Work involves handling and inspecting equipment containing hazardous chemicals and wastes

Physical Demands:

Work involves finger/hand manipulation in using hand tools and operating equipment Work involves standing and/or walking in repairing and maintaining equipment Work involves climbing, crouching, and crawling, or other non-sitting positions in repairing and maintaining equipment Work involves lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Work involves pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs. Work involves performing work at chest level or higher, including overhead full arm extension holding up to 25 lbs. Work involves climbing ladders Work involves confined space entry

Benefits:

Employer Paid Health Insurance (Dependent coverage assistance also available) 2:1 matching retirement benefits (Texas Municipal Retirement System) Paid Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Life insurance Paid Vacation (Two weeks) Paid Holidays (15 per year)

Sick Leave Paid Uniforms Education, License, and Certificate Pay Qualifications:

High school graduation or its equivalent. Preferred (2) years experience in electrical utility operations or construction, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical:

Employee must be able to pass a physical examination and drug test given by a physician designated by the City. Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within six months, with an acceptable driving record.