What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Technician I-III position at City of Wilson?
JOB
The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric utilities.The work consists of related technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution equipment. Work performed in inclement weather and with high voltage contributes to the complexity of the position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Major DutiesAssists others in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while de-energized. Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.Sets and pulls poles; installs anchors.Performs regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.Installs underground utility services.Maintains and repairs substation equipment.Responds to after-hours emergency calls.Performs other related duties as assigned.GuidelinesGuidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.Supervisory/Maintenance ResponsibilityNone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.May require the use of protective devices.The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders and utility poles, operates tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.
The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric utilities.The work consists of related technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution equipment. Work performed in inclement weather and with high voltage contributes to the complexity of the position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Major DutiesAssists others in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while de-energized. Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.Sets and pulls poles; installs anchors.Performs regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.Installs underground utility services.Maintains and repairs substation equipment.Responds to after-hours emergency calls.Performs other related duties as assigned.GuidelinesGuidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.Supervisory/Maintenance ResponsibilityNone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.May require the use of protective devices.The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders and utility poles, operates tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.
