First-Fourth Year Electrical Apprentice Lineman

The City of Mount Vernon, Missouri is accepting applications for a first-fourth year Apprentice Lineman position. City of Mount Vernon Job Description

JOB TITLE

First-Fourth Year Apprentice Lineman

SALARY LEVEL

Hourly

LOCATION

Public Works Shed

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

SUPERVISOR

Lead Journeyman, and/or

Line Superintendent FSLA:

Non-Exempt SUMMARY:

Under the immediate supervision of the Lead Journeyman, performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, including some light equipment operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

New Construction Activities:

• Observes and assists the other lineman with all site inspections, plans of action, and assembling of equipment and supplies.
• Conducts all projects in a safe manner by complying with all work rules and plan specifications.
• Assists in securing work sites assuring for public safety and the security of the site.
• Deals with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Responds to requests of an immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.

Line Repair and Maintenance Activities:

• Assist with site inspections, work planning, and safety issues of any job or project.
• Assists with completing the necessary repair work in a safe and timely manner.
• Conducts visual inspections of the system and meters as assigned or required.
• Participates in the monthly meter reading process as assigned by supervisors.
• Communicates and coordinates with the public, assists with dealing with customer complaints, provides answers to questions, and clarifies City electrical policies in a professional manner.

Equipment and Supply Activities:

• Maintains an awareness of all the supplies and equipment required to operate on a daily basis
• Daily monitors the inventory of supplies and equipment in the electrical department and notifies supervisors on the need to reorder and restock specific items.
• Maintains an awareness of the corrective and preventative maintenance procedures and schedules of machinery and equipment.

Line Clearance Activities:

• Monitors the changing weather conditions.
• Does tree trimming and weed mowing in a safe manner assuring for proper line clearance and compliance with department and state regulations.
• Responds to emergency situations involving downed lines as required assuring for safety and timeliness.

Apprentice Program Activities:

• Participates in on-going training activities and classes.
• Studies training manuals and information.
• Completes requirements of employee training agreement.
• Any and all other duties as prescribed by the Lead Journeyman, Line Superintendent, Public Works Foreman, Director and/or City ordinance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, or G.E.D.; and One year experience as an electric groundman.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a valid Missouri Class

B CDL. OTHER

SKILLS and

ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, city officials, and the general public through written and oral communications.
• Some knowledge of methods, materials and routine tools used in general maintenance of electric lines and connections preferred.
• Ability to work effectively for prolonged periods of time in all weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sight, hearing.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in decision making.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinated use of both arms, legs, and hands at once, frequent lateral mobility, changing physical location, stooping, climbing, bending, pushing, and pulling.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work during non-regular hours, such as nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be willing to work during periods of inclement weather.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be a contract of employment. The contents of this position description may be changed without notice and employment may be terminated by either party at will. Interested individuals may send a resume to the Mount Vernon City Clerk's Office at P.O. Box 70, 109 North Hickory Street, Mount Vernon, MO 65712. Resumes may be also emailed to ddavis@mtvernon-cityhall.org. Applications are available on the City's website at www.mtvernon-cityhall.org. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Director of Public Works, City of Mount Vernon at 417-466-2168 or ddavis@mtvernon-cityhall.org. The City of Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.50 - $28.25 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person