Journeyman Lineworker Locator

A Journeyman Lineworker Locator is a highly skilled, certified professional responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead power distribution systems for residents and business. In this specialized capacity as a utility locator, they use advanced equipment to locate, trace, and mark underground electric utilities to prevent service disruptions and safety hazards during excavation.

Primary responsibility:

Locates and marks all electric utilities at residential, commercial and industrial jobs site prior to work starting on construction or remodel Surveys existing and newly installed underground utilities to accurately document locations in GIS software Reviews blueprints and plans to identify potential utility conflicts Provides electrical installation for new customers and terminates services where required Responds to outage service calls, determines nature and cause of failure, decides on and implements course of restorative action for residential and commercial customers Provides routine maintenance for City's electrical system, including circuit and wiring repair and replacement, trouble shooting and identifying potential hazards and solutions Provides street light repairs where scheduled for routine maintenance as well as reported outages or other problems Participates in overhead and underground construction projects where line work, pole construction, is required Maintains equipment, tools and supplies needed for line work, documenting and ordering additions or replacements Performs reading of meters Provides on-going line clearance including tree cutting and trimming Promotes quality customer relations, acknowledging any concerns and bringing them to lead line worker or foreman for resolution Participates in on-call rotation; as a municipal employee, maintains availability for emergency situations Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned Education High School Diploma or G.E.D Successful completion of an accredited Electrical Lineworker program Experience 4-years' experience in similar position Holds an active Journeyman Lineworker card Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must reside within 40 minutes of the Chaska Municipal Services Building (using Google Maps, MapQuest, Waze, Apple Maps as a guide - may be asked to provide proof). Valid MN Driver's License (Class A with applicable endorsements) High Voltage Electric Certification helpful Ability to trouble shoot and diagnose electrical problems; exercise independent judgment Flexibility to participate in on-call schedule as well as emergency situations Math aptitude Equipment Used Locators, computers, iPads, phones, Trimble GPS Units, etc.. Heavy equipment including 40/60 ft. bucket trucks, front end loader, digger derrick truck, service and dump trucks, fork lift, excavator, vactor, wood chipper, water pump, wire trailer, etc. Hand tools including saw, chainsaw, drill, crimper, etc Mental Effort Significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices Rapid response and accurate problem solving in emergency repair and outage situations Physical Demands Proper and safe operation of trucks, bucket equipment and ladders, and other equipment and tools Varying and some prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, observing, identifying colors, climbing, balancing, and lifting, carrying and moving objects 80+ lbs. Comfort working at heights of 100+ feet and in trenches of 5+ feet in depth Walking 10,000 or more steps daily Working Conditions Driving to and from work sites Working outside in all seasons with varying levels of exposure to wind, rain, snow, ice, sun Working within confines of both underground and overhead electrical system structures and construction sites, including energized conductors