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Lineman

LAWRENCEVILLE


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Lineman

Location: Lawrenceville Public Works Facility, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Department: Electric

Job Status: Full-Time Days: Mon - Fri 40 Hours per Week

Pay: $59,567.11 - $72,576.74 DOQ

 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for participating in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.

Job Duties

  • Constructs and maintains overhead and underground utility lines.
  • Operates aerial equipment, trencher, crane, backhoe, and other equipment in the installation and repair of electrical utility infrastructure.
  • Trims trees limbs to maintain line clearance for all city-owned transmission and distribution lines and to assist with other city operations.
  • Trains and directs the work of assigned personnel; ensures compliance with safety standards.
  • Performs electrical building code inspections.
  • Secures new wires and insulators to adjoining sections of lines.
  • Responds to customer service calls related to power outages, accidents, fires, etc.
  • Detaches existing wires and transfers new wires to utility poles in projects involving system upgrades.
  • Sets residential single-phase and commercial poly-phase meters.
  • Installs and maintains streetlights, including residential and commercial security lights.
  • Identifies location of circuits and cut-out fuses.
  • Locates underground utility lines.
  • Climbs utility poles as required.
  • Responds to after-hours emergencies.
  • Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Residency within 25 miles of office is required.
  • Possession of a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection(s) conducted.
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.

 

For more information, please visit the City of Lawrenceville website.

Listing ends on:

12/31/2022