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City of Lubbock
Lineman Journey-Troubleman
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What they do
A Utility Line Technician services and repairs underground electrical lines for construction projects or for homeowners, using maps and electronic equipment.
$85,467 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission troubleshooting, construction, operations and maintenance activities. Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department. Work safety on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized/de-energized transmission systems; Troubleshoot system issues to identify causes and repairs; Climb poles and operate aerial devices at extreme heights; Install and replace lines and line equipment; Work energized primary and secondary distribution facilities; Terminate underground cable; Install or repair line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut outs, disconnects, lighting arrestors, insulators, circuit breakers, street light fixtures, and other line apparatus; Install, remove, replace meters and metering equipment; Understand organization fusing practices; Required to be on call and respond to outages and emergencies and work in inclement weather; Work safely inside of substations and switch yards; Phase, rotate, and install new circuits in overhead and underground lines; Switches load from one circuit to another by closing and opening disconnects and/or oil switches; Assist overhead, underground, substation, and transmission department as assigned; Instruct and train apprentice linemen and groundmen; Proficient in three-way communication with use of a radio during switching orders, placing circuits on one shot, and troubleshooting; Use various types of testing equipment, grounding techniques, and lock out tag out procedures; Must be able to climb and work off of poles and towers for extended period of time; Have knowledge and skills to operate all types of equipment used to perform line work (bucket trucks, hole diggers, and wire pulling equipment); Ability to conduct a tailboard discussion/JSA; Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and follow safety rules; Must be able to read and understand drawings and maps; Perform additional duties as assigned. Graduation from high school or equivalent with four years' experience as an apprentice lineman and two additional years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following: