Lineman - Field Services

Lineman - Field Services

EPB - 3.8

Chattanooga, TN Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Certified Lineman Truck driving Outdoor work Customer service Rescue operations

CDL A DOT

Physical Certification Climbing Computer skills Bucket truck Commercial driving

Full Job Description SUMMARY:

The Lineman is responsible for service construction, service metering, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing the electric systems, and assisting in other phases of work across the organization.:

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the efficient and effective response and repair of system-related issues and electric service to customers. Understand different types of meters and the service voltage required for each. Maintain a meter log, consisting of meter number and location installed with pole or pad number serving. Perform maintenance work on the electric system. Install, repair, and maintain the EPB lighting system. Assemble, install, remove, and transfer line and riser hardware and electrical equipment such as transformers, switches, meters, metering devices, etc. Ensure minimal connector failures by using proper materials, tools, and procedures. Efficiently and effectively connect electric and communication services. Know and follow the appropriate written safety rules and procedures and adhere to them. Provide accurate and prompt communication of actions taken so that proper records can be maintained. Communicate with customers and represent EPB well in both spoken words and actions. Make good decisions with little help from others (most of the work performed is performed independently.) Work during system emergencies and scheduled activities to prevent schedule delays or customer inconveniences a minimum of seventy (70%) of the time. Responsible for working a minimum of 16 hours consecutive during emergencies. This includes all call in and/or scheduled overtime.:

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

A Journeyman Lineman and have successfully completed all required training Experience working directly with customers to resolve equipment and circuit issues. Internal applicants must have a "Meets Expectations" or higher overall rating on the most recent performance appraisal and have no disciplinary action for the previous six months.:

CERTIFICATION

(S) and/or

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid CDL Class A with DOT Health Card and be able to drive unrestricted on EPB's system. Driving a vehicle of weight greater than 26,000 GVW is required for transformer change-outs, which may occur at any time during the shift. Excellent verbal communication, customer service, teamwork, and PC Skills. Have practical knowledge of electronics, electricity or related disciplines. Ability to use various types of test equipment and computer terminal or PC. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general telecommunication information, technical procedures, and/or company practices. Ability to work in inclement weather. Ability to successfully perform pole-top and aerial device rescue techniques/procedures from both a pole position and from an aerial device used in daily work operations.:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regularly required to drive, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb poles with climbers; practice repetitive motions of wrist, hands, and/or fingers; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to handle primary voltages with proper protective equipment (12,000, 7200, 4160 volts), switch voltages up to 161,000 volts, and work secondary voltages up to 600 volts with rubber gloves only. Hand and arm dexterity for using small tools for making repairs on communications-related equipment and connections for primary, secondaries, and services on poles, houses, or meter centers while working out of a bucket truck, off a pole using climbers, off a ladder, or standing on the ground. Have 20/20 corrected vision and have good color vision perception to distinguish normal color coding used in electrical distribution/transmission work. Must have good depth perception to utilize line equipment effectively (i.e., hot sticks, crimping tools, extension instruments) from distances between 5 feet to 50 feet. Normal or corrected hearing proficiency is necessary to understand verbal instructions/information/warnings communicated from the top of the pole, from the ground position, and from one pole span to the next (approximately 250 feet). Climbing required includes ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles (with climbers), and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required to exceed that required for normal movement. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and exert force constantly to move objects, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally. Use upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward and draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. Possess physical strength for lifting and carrying large coils of wire, carrying and maneuvering 10-foot-long cross-arms (approximately 75 pounds) from both a ground position and pole position using climbing gear. Possess equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; walk without aids; work off ladders up to 30 feet above ground aerial devices to any height; climb poles, towers, or structures to any height. Must be able to work on uneven terrain in and around the work area during daylight and darkness. May perform other duties as assigned. All employees, pursuant to their job duties, should demonstrate the behaviors of Professional Empowerment and comply with all EPB policies, standards, and guidelines.: EPB provides electric and communications services, which are considered critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security. This EPB job is essential to support this critical infrastructure and may be required to work onsite or in the field to maintain these services.: