General Statement of Duties
Assists electrical linemen in constructing, maintaining, and repairing power lines, substations, distribution equipment and related facilities under immediate supervision.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in constructing, maintaining, and repairing power lines, electrical equipment and substations.
Operates equipment such as derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and hand equipment.
Assists in terminating, setting, and placing equipment, installing conductor, climbing poles and other electrical construction.
Assists in responding to trouble calls, analyzing problems and repairing damage.
Performs duties in compliance with the Utilities Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this position 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.
Education and/or Experience
An acceptable combination of training in the functions of electrical power lines, electrical systems and the operation of equipment used in the repair of electrical power lines and electric systems and experience in a related field.
Knowledge of electrical power theory.
Knowledge of electric power line equipment and the ability to operate it.
Exceptional eye/hand coordination.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
Certification, Testing and Examination
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession or the ability to obtain a South Dakota Class A CDL with air brakes license within 60 days of hire.
Other such testing as deemed necessary by Brookings Municipal Utilities / Swiftel.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; speak; hear; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Required to actively listen and communicate with supervisor, peers, and customers.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
Excellent hand/eye coordination is required for this position.
Employees are occasionally required to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 70lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
Position involves regular contact with other employees and members of the public.
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal with occasional exposure to loud noise levels.
Typical Performance Requirements
The performance standards described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee performing the essential functions of this position.
These are largely based on industry standards for the position.
Employee is expected to meet performance standards communicated by the supervisor.
Employee is required to adhere to the guidelines presented in the Personnel Policy Manual.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign the duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
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