What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Lineman position at City of Kahoka?
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Lineperson to join our team in the energy and utilities sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including overhead line systems, electrical transformers, and power distribution networks. This role requires extensive outdoor work, climbing, and operation of bucket trucks, with a strong emphasis on electrical safety procedures and PPE use. The position offers an opportunity to work on power line construction projects, utility electrical systems, and field service operations that are critical to maintaining reliable energy infrastructure.
Duties
- Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems using rigging, cabling, and electrical blueprint reading.
- Operate bucket trucks and perform bucket operation tasks safely while adhering to safety procedures for high-voltage work.
- Conduct electrical diagnostics, field testing with voltmeters and ohmmeters, relay testing, and troubleshooting of high-voltage electrical systems.
- Perform high-voltage electrical wiring, transformer connections, and cable splicing in outdoor environments.
- Engage in power line construction projects including tree trimming, utility locating, and installation of electrical infrastructure.
- Follow NEC (National Electrical Code) standards and electrical safety procedures during all operations.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately at all times during outdoor work and climbing activities.
- Read blueprints and electrical schematics to ensure accurate installation and maintenance of utility systems.
- Conduct electrical field testing to verify system integrity and troubleshoot issues effectively.
- Assist in the safe operation of bucket trucks and climbing equipment for overhead line system maintenance.
Skills
- Extensive experience with rigging, electrical diagnostics, high-voltage wiring, relay testing, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
- Proven background in industrial or commercial electrician work within the energy & utilities sector.
- Skilled in working with high-voltage electrical wiring, transformers, power distribution systems, low voltage systems, and utility electrical infrastructure.
- Proficient in blueprint reading, electrical safety procedures including NEC compliance, cable splicing, cabling techniques, and utility locating.
- Experience operating bucket trucks or bucket operation equipment safely in outdoor environments.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures for high-voltage work including PPE use, climbing techniques, tree trimming safety measures, and outdoor work protocols.
- Ability to perform outdoor work on construction sites involving power line construction projects with knowledge of power line construction standards.
- Familiarity with electrical field testing tools such as voltmeters and ohmmeters; experience with IT infrastructure related to utility systems is a plus.
- Capable of working at heights using climbing gear; experienced in outdoor environments with a focus on safety compliance.
- Knowledge of NEC standards for electrical installations; experience with utility electrical systems including overhead line systems is preferred.
This position is integral to ensuring the safe delivery of reliable electric service through skilled maintenance and construction activities performed outdoors under rigorous safety standards.
Work Location: In person