What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journey Line Technician position at Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation?
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JOURNEY LINE TECHNICIAN
FULLTIME/PARTTIME: Fulltime
TYPICAL HOURS WORKED: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday*; on-call rotation and other overtime hours as needed. Occasional travel may be required for meetings.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent
REPORTS TO: Crew Supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must reside within 30 miles of SYEMC office;
- Must have successfully completed Lineman Apprenticeship program or equivalent.
- Specialized training which includes live-line school and applied electricity.
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code.
- Proven ability to perform all types of related line work.
- Ability to learn and interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex diagrams.
- Ability to maintain records required for time worked and materials.
- Thorough knowledge of first-aid, safety rules, line materials and tools and their use.
- Valid Class A CDL Driver’s License required.
- Must be able to ascend/descend poles, work at heights, meeting all safety requirements.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
May perform any combination of the following: (duties may include, but are not limited to):
- Will serve on a line crew in order to provide members with service in line construction and maintenance of the co-op distribution system.
- Under direction of Crew Supervisor, build, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner of operations standards.
- Responsible for safe operation of equipment and operations on digger trucks (line trucks) and bucket trucks in order to construct and maintain electrical systems of de-energized and energized lines, trouble shoot problems of overhead, underground, substations, breaker stations, and transmission lines;
- Working knowledge of URD pad mounts and URD specifications.
- Working knowledge of reclosers, regulators, substation use, arresters, opening points and line feeds.
- Ascend and descend poles of all types to change out crossarms, transformers and repair conductors, etc., as well as maintains current knowledge of equipment, RUS specifications, and OSHA regulations.
- General Knowledge of a substation, use of VWE reclosers, substation regulators, general feeds, and voltage of a substation.
- General Knowledge of transmission lines.
- Must have ability to lead crew in duty work “on call rotation.”
- Must show good judgment, safe work methods, and able to work well with diverse groups of people. Must consistently gain and maintain respect of co-workers.
- Can lead crew when Crew Supervisor is absent.
- May assist in the training of less experienced Apprentice Lineman.
- Participates in ongoing training as required.
- Must perform Pole Top Rescue and Bucket Rescue.
- Ability to work safely on 3 phase lines.
WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis.
- Must be able to work outside during all weather conditions on a regular and/on-call basis, in a safe and productive manner.
- May move up to 50 pounds in a safe manner.
EMPLOYEE’S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
It is the employee’s primary responsibility, regardless of workload or conditions, to ensure:
- Safety for oneself;
- Safety for all his/her fellow employees;
- Protection for the public;
- Protection for company property and for public and private property;
That all injuries and accidents are reported to his/her supervisor immediately.
Anyone interested in and qualified for this position should apply at
https://syemc.com/employment
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person