The purpose of this position is to locate, install, test, repair, monitor, and maintain electric system equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes routine inspections of electrical equipment and coordinates maintenance and repair.
- Operates software and programs to update maps and customer accounts, create, log, and close work orders, prepare reports, and dispatch crews.
- Monitors and interprets data and alarms and alerts field crew of system needs and emergencies.
- Maintains electric systems, facilities, and equipment in order to provide uninterrupted service to customers.
- Operates, transports, and sets up a variety of machinery in order to complete assigned work.
- Provides support and information to customers and notifies customers of work being performed on property.
- Assist with Electric Systems Technician II with Installation, maintenance, and programs various communication, control, metering, and relay equipment to gather and display customer information and field telemetry data.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs other similar duties as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge:
- Electric transmission and distribution systems principles and practices;
- Installation of electric transmission and distribution systems and components;
- Materials or products used for electric systems;
- Test equipment and hand and power tools;
- Diesel generator repair and maintenance;
- Proper safety policies and procedures;
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver’s license issued by state of residence
- Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification. Failure to obtain within 6 months of hire may result in termination.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
POSITION ASSIGNED TO METER DIVISION
- Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
- Medium Work: Exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.
POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO MAINTENANCE POWERLINES
- Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
- Heavy work: Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 - 50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.
- Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.
Required Skills
- Prioritizing and assigning work;
- Reading maps;
- Basic mathematics and operating a calculator;
- Operating a computer and applicable software applications;
- Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
- Analyzing problems and implementing solutions;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalency, with at least one (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.