INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING <span
Line Technician 1st & 2nd Class
Department:
R&O/T&D Operations
Reports to:
T&D Line Supervisor
Location:
Multiple
Pay Rate:
Hourly: $30.50 - $40.70
Classification:
Represented/Non Exempt
Posting Dates:
Tuesday, 04/10/18 until filled
of Vacancies
8
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative
serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in
Central Florida, making SECO Energy the third largest electric co-op in
Florida and the sixth largest in the nation.
For Internal applicants only: Per Section 8.4 of the Labor agreement,
“When a job becomes open in classifications except at the entry level,
the Cooperative shall post a notice of the job openings for a seven (7)
working day period. Employees who desire to be considered for
assignments to said openings shall notify Human Resources in writing
within the above described time
limit.”
General Purpose of Job: This position is responsible for performing
construction, maintenance and service restoration on both energized and
de-energized overhead and underground distribution and transmission
lines and facilities; assist in planning jobs to ensure compliance with
safety and construction standards; drive and operate line vehicles as
well as assist in stocking trucks with tools, parts and equipment.
Position Specifications: The following includes the minimum job
requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements
may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of
themselves or other employees.
Education and Experience:
Required for 1st & 2nd Class
- High School diploma or GED.
Preferred for 1st and 2nd Class:
- Job experience with a distribution electric utility or
related industry.
- Qualification in transmission line work.
Required for 1st Class:
- Certification as a Journeyman Line Technician from an accredited
line worker apprentice program with a minimum of one year experience
as a fully qualified Line Technician 1st Class/Journeyman or
equivalent.
The equivalent job experience without the Journeyman
Certification for consideration will be a minimum of five (5)
years combined progressive experience with one or more electric
distribution companies or utilities.
Experience in overhead and underground distribution
construction, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Required for 2nd Class:<span
- Line apprenticeship training or other related continuing
education required for progression in classification.
- Minimum of two years progressive experience in the construction,
maintenance, installation/removal of equipment on overhead or
underground distribution electric facilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1st Class
Thorough knowledge of construction, operation and maintenance of all
overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities and
transmission line equipment as well as substation equipment and
operation; clearances, working space and maintenance requirements by
the National Electric Safety Code, OSHA requirements and familiarity
with the National Electric Code.
Solid understanding of electricity, mathematics and
reading comprehension.
Ability to demonstrate the following skills to include, but not
limited to:
Strong aptitude with materials and equipment utilized in the
construction and maintenance of overhead feeders and tap-level
installations and ability to perform productive line work.
Proficient in the safe use and operation of digger-derricks, bucket
truck and other related electrical construction tools and equipment.
Demonstrated skill in pole climbing and working from a bucket;
ability to perform first aid, CPR and pole-top and bucket rescue.
Understanding and ability to interpret line construction
drawings; acquire knowledge of SECO Energy’s switching and tagging
procedures, RUS construction units, material components and assembly
specifications
2nd Class
- Demonstrated aptitude and commitment to successfully progress in the
classification within prescribed time frame for qualification
through testing and observation to advance to the position of Line
Technician 1st Class within eighteen (18) months.
- Ability to acquire and demonstrate acceptable knowledge and skill of
the following, to include but not limited to:
- Proficiency in electrical math, reading and writing skills and
a clear understanding of electricity and distribution power.
- Understanding of construction, operation and maintenance of
energized and de-energized overhead and underground electrical
distribution facilities; clearances and working space
requirements by the National Electric Safety Code, OSHA
requirements and familiarity with the National Electric Code.
- Read and interpret line designs; knowledge of material
components, assembly specifications and equipment utilized in
the construction and maintenance of overhead and
underground construction.
- Safely operate digger-derricks, bucket truck and other related
electrical construction tools and equipment.
- Skill and ability to perform productive line work on 600 volts
and below, without supervision; and perform productive line work
on voltages above 600 volts, with direct supervision.
- Skill in pole climbing and working from a bucket; perform first
aid, CPR and pole-top and bucket rescue.
- Acquire knowledge of SECO Energy’s switching and
tagging procedures.
1st & 2nd Class
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal
computers with ability to enter and extract data; printers,
telephone, radio communications equipment; and ability to acquire
skills in the use of applicable corporate software programs and
Global Information Systems (GPS) as they relate to the position.
- Effective communication skills including written, verbal and
listening and a customer service attitude to interact with
employees, management, contractors, customers, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment to
accomplish established goals and meet deadlines; to manage stress
and pressure in a frequently changing environment.
- English is the primary business language. Second language in Spanish
is desirable.
SKILLS VERIFICATION: The skills required for this position may be
verified through a combination of education, experience, interview
questions and technical skills exercise(s).
Living Requirement: Employees in this classification must live within a
30-mile radius from the assigned reporting work location. Employees who
live a greater distance from the work center must relocate within their
first six (6) months in this position. A maximum of one (1) hour will be
allowed for response to call-outs.
General:
- Valid Florida Class A Commercial driver’s license without air brakes
restriction and without number 5 Tractor-Trailer restriction for
regular driving privileges of cooperative vehicles; must have and
maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by
the Cooperative.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment job classification
knowledge assessment and post-offer medical exam, drug screen and
background check.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This description is intended to
indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of
the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring
what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position
shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of
management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under
supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall
not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the
needs of the Cooperative.
1st Class
- Safely construct, maintain and restore all phases of electrical line
construction which includes residential, commercial, overhead and
underground, and transmission facilities, as directed. Climb poles
of all types as needed and perform jobs off the poles including
changing out cross-arms, transformers, conductors, etc. as needed.
- Perform work on energized lines and switching operations,
as directed.
- Drive and operate bucket truck, digger-derrick, trencher, forklift
and other equipment needed to frame and set poles, lay wire, tie
wire, connect and disconnect services, etc.
- Patrol and inspect lines for problem areas; be alert to observe any
unsafe or unsatisfactory condition and report problems in a
timely manner.
- Assumes responsibility and maintain assigned tools, materials and
equipment in a safe and efficient condition. Maintains vehicle and
ensures vehicle is stocked with proper material.
- Use specialized hot line tools and equipment for restoration of
service, as required.
- Respond to power outages and customer problems; trouble shoot and
take proper corrective action to restore service in a timely manner.
- Handle outages by locating and clearing line trouble; reset
sectionalizing devices and complete outage reports and damage
reports, as required.
- Respond to customer inquiries in the field and refer them to the
proper area for assistance, as needed.
- Maintain required records, accurate daily time sheets and charge
time to proper accounts.
- Maintain adequate clothing and personal protective equipment for
purposes of health and safety protection.
- Maintain current knowledge of equipment, RUS specifications, OSHA
regulations, GIS/mapping system and other operational and regulatory
systems related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Guide and assist in training apprentice line personnel.
- Ensure work locations are left in a condition appropriate for public
safety and customer satisfaction.
2nd Class
- While receiving supervision, perform the following duties to
include, but not limited to:
- Assist journeyman technicians in the safe construction of all
phases of electrical line construction which includes
residential, commercial, overhead and underground facilities,
as directed.
- Climb poles as needed and perform work off the pole including
changing out cross-arms, transformers, conductors, etc.
as needed.
- Perform work on energized lines on 600 volts and below, without
supervision as directed.
- Perform work on energized line on voltages above 600 volts, with
supervision as directed.
- Drive and operate bucket truck, digger-derrick, trencher,
forklift and other equipment needed to frame and set poles, lay
wire, tie wire, connect and disconnect services, etc.
- Maintain assigned tools, materials and equipment in a safe and
efficient condition.
- Maintain line vehicle and ensure the truck is stocked with
proper material.
- Use specialized hot line tools and equipment with supervision,
as directed.
- Maintain required records, accurate daily time sheets and charge
time to proper accounts.
- Maintain adequate clothing and personal protective equipment for
purposes of health and safety protection.
- Maintain current knowledge of equipment, RUS specifications, OSHA
regulations, GIS/mapping system and other operational and regulatory
systems related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Assume responsibility for assigned tools, materials and equipment
and maintain in a safe and efficient condition.
- Continue to obtain knowledge of equipment, RUS specifications, OSHA
regulations, GIS/mapping system and other operational and regulatory
systems related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Ensure work locations are left in a condition appropriate for public
safety and customer satisfaction.
- Respond to customer inquiries in the field and refer them to the
proper personnel for assistance, as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are
representative of those that must be met by or those an employee
encounters to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements
may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of
themselves or other employees.
- The normal work week shall be five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour or
four (4) ten (10) hour days excluding the thirty (30) minute meal
period, beginning and ending at midnight Monday (end of Sunday),
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rest days shall be
consecutive.
- The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10)
hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal
schedule of starting and quitting time.
- The Cooperative may deem it necessary to modify work schedules
for this classification from time to time and offer various
shifts as per the current labor agreement.
- Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the
changed schedule.
- Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and
flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice
during emergency situations and outside of regular assigned shift;
ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to
call-outs and maintain an acceptable call out response.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must not exceed
the manufacturer’s weight rating for pole climbing equipment of 350
pounds loaded weight; physical ability is required to lift up to 75 lbs.
shoulder-height and above; occasionally lift 100 lbs. chest-, waist- and
knee-high; occasionally carry items up to 125 lbs. with two hands (75
lbs. with one hand); occasionally push and pull weight in excess of 50
lbs.; climb and work off of poles, ladders and other structures that may
be 40 to 110 ft. high; work in and around energized lines with
supervision; work long hours in adverse weather conditions with frequent
and continuous standing/walking and occasional sitting; walk on uneven
terrain that may involve wet, rocky or muddy conditions; bend, stoop,
squat, crouch, crawl, get in and out of vehicles, twist and kneel;
balance, reach, operate controls with hands; talk or hear. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position has extensive driving and field work and is required to
climb poles and work at elevated heights; physical strength and ability
to do strenuous manual work under varying weather conditions; wear
specialized protective or safety equipment; operate heavy machines and
equipment, power and hand tools. Work performed is in close proximity to
hot line construction and maintenance of energized conductors and is
occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions and risk of
electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high,
precarious places or confined spaces; fumes or airborne particles; toxic
or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate to loud.
Safety:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and comply with all applicable SECO
Energy safety rules, policies, practices and procedures.
- Attend and actively participate in all Job Briefings and Safety
Meetings as required.
- Be alert to any safety hazards involving SECO Energy equipment and
notify appropriate personnel immediately.
- Use all required safety protective equipment and utilize all SECO
Energy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operate and maintain cooperative vehicle in a safe manner and obey
all federal, state and local laws applicable to the operation of the
vehicle; drive at safe speeds no greater than that permitted by law
or other speed control signs or devices.
- Ensure company vehicle is inspected before use and problem areas are
reported; ensure vehicle is kept clean and organized with supplies.
Corporate Values:
- Attend and actively participate in training as scheduled.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality during the
established working hours.
- Maintain a commitment to excellence and to the Corporate Vision.
- Maintain and encourage open, honest communication with superiors
and co-workers.
- Exhibit a commitment to customer focused service.
- Exhibit integrity and honesty in all actions.
- Exhibit a firm commitment to safety.
- Maintain a team player focused cooperative style.
- Exhibit a strong work ethic.
SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.