POSITION SUMMARY:
The Electric Lineman is a non-exempt, hourly position responsible for installing, maintaining, and servicing the electrical system for the citizens and customers of the City of Fairburn.
Incumbents in this classification must maintain professionalism and courtesy when exposed to stressful situations; may be required to work outside their regularly scheduled hours; and be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.
SCHEDULE: Normal operation hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, with varied nights, weekends, and on-call duty, as required.
Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.
Under general supervision:
Climbs power poles, splicing and making repairs to energized lines.
Constructs new overhead lines, setting poles, installing cross arms and brackets, stringing wire, and placing equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators.
MANDATORY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Guidelines: Guidelines include, state, federal, and local laws and regulations, City policies, standard operating procedures, and electrical construction guidelines and best practices. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Complexity: The work consists of varied electric system construction, repair and maintenance duties, inclement weather, and hazardous work conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to participate in the construction, repair and maintenance of the City of Fairburn’s electric system.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city employees, vendors, contractors, representatives of other public utilities, and members of the general public.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.
Supervisory Controls: The Electric Lineman works under the supervision of the Electric Superintendent.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: This position may have functional supervision over other personnel, as assigned.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The incumbent occasionally lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and uses tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Some work is performed on utility poles, in elevated buckets, and in the presence of electrified lines. Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
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