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San Isabel Electric Journeyman Lineman in Walsenburg, Colorado
POSITION: Journeyman Lineman
DUTIES: 1 - Efficient Construction Work. a. Construct overhead and underground power line in accordance with the NESC and RUS guidelines and Association safety policies. b. Operate Association equipment in a safe and efficient manner to construct overhead and underground lines. c. Operate substation equipment and interpret data from it. d. Install overhead and underground equipment on lines e. Read and interpret staking sheets. f. Connect all transformer configurations. g. Attend and participate in all Association safety meetings. 2 - Perform Quality Maintenance Work. a. Inspect facilities for loose hardware, damage and violation of modern construction standards and correct deficiencies. b. Utilize tools to provide the best results when work is completed. c. When possible, observe Association facilities during daily travel to find broken or loose hardware. d. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. e. Perform switching procedures as necessary to facilitate operations. f. Maintain minimum material inventory on service vehicles. g. Must be proficient in operation of a personal computer to utilize digital mapping software. 3 - Maintain Member Relations. a. Work with members to address concerns when construction affects the member. San Isabel Electric Association, Inc. b. Reviews outages to determine cause if outage is Association problem, promptly respond to determine cause of outage. c. Utilize troubleshooting procedures to determine the cause of outages and corrective action to restore service. d. Collect member payment, disconnect service, or reconnect service as directed.
REQUIREMENTS: a. High school diploma or equivalent is required b. Must have completed a Department of Labor certified line worker apprenticeship program Must be able to obtain and maintain valid CDL Class A license.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Outside weather conditions with occasional inside office work. 2. Frequent work under inclement weather conditions will be required. 3. Exposure to weather conditions above 100F and below 32F can be expected. 4. Occasional work outside normal working hours may be required. 5. On-call rotation will be required. 6. Occasional day and overnight travel may be required. 7. Medium work requiring exertion of up to 50-75 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force more frequently. Lifting and carrying 10 to 50 pounds occasionally. 8. Reaching and lifting overhead is required. 9. Must be able to use hand tools and other equipment to complete work. 10.Exposure to dust and dirt. 11.Hazards include working at heights, electrical and radiant energy. 12.Use and knowledge of safety equipment required and provided. 13. Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communication 14. Teamwork skills 15. Motivation and initiative 16. Analytical problem solving 17. Ability to manage complexity 18. Honesty and integrity 19. Interpersonal skills 20. Strong work ethic 21. Flexibility and adaptability 22. Self Confidence 23. Punctual work attendance 24 .May be required to travel
PREFERRED SKILLS: 1. Must develop working knowledge of utility systems, construction, operations, and maintenance. 2. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining control is required. 3. Must develop thorough knowledge of RUS construction units and standards. 4. Must be able to read and interpret staking sheets. 5. Must be able to climb a pole with standard line worker equipment.
WAGE: $55.62/Hour
JOB SITE: Trinidad, Colorado
BENEFITS: 401K/Health & Dental/Paid Time Off/Employee Assistance Program/Wellness P ogram
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