Journeyman Lineman

specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State / Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Sustainability. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates. Location : Various municipalities across Colorado Overview :   Lineman performs journey-levelinstallation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting and repair of the City

electrical power distribution and lighting system. The Lineman position requires

considerable knowledge of the electric utility’s equipment, facilities, layout

and operations, and proficiency in the operation of any of the equipment used by

the Lineman may occasionally

direct assigned employees of equal or lower classification and apprentice(s) and

work independently in the absence of a supervisor. The Lineman performs duties

in accordance with sound safety practices to ensure personal safety and safety

of others. Responsibilities :

Receives work orders and

applicable instructions from supervisor along with sufficient and accurate

information for the work to be accomplished including appropriate

specifications and / or standards.

Reads and interprets electrical

schematics and blueprints as required.

Installs temporary and permanent

underground and overhead residential and commercial single and three-phase

power systems. As appropriate, lay wire, pull and connect wiring as necessary

to install and activate watt-hour meters.

Installs and activates and / or

removes and replaces street and rental light services as poles (wood or metal) and install guy

anchors. Mounts cross-arms, insulators, connectors and associated hardware.

Investigates, troubleshoots and

resolves customer power complaints such as power outages, low or no voltage,

radio / TV interference, line arcing and related conditions.

Acts in an “On Call” (Standby) status

as part of a weekly rotational schedule for responding to after normal working

hours electrical emergencies and / or outages. Carries a mobile phone, pager or

other communication device, and is able to respond within short notice to de-energize

electrical circuits or restore power.

Accomplishes load switching on

energized power systems as necessary to balance amperage on different lines to

direct power around trouble spots and to restore service to customers.

Locates and isolates faulted

underground power cables using high voltage generation ( “TDR” unit).

Accomplishes required repairs by removing, replacing, energizing and testing

for proper function in accordance with established procedures.

Installs new and repair existing

pad-mount and pole-mount transformers. Installs air, oil and primary switches,

high-voltage capacitors and lightning arresters. Takes oil samples from

energized and de-energized transformers for PCB testing in accordance with

established practices.

Locates and marks underground

cable locations using high-frequency transmitter and hand-held receiver.

Prepares sketches and cable-marking diagrams as necessary to define as-built

installations and cable routes.

Performs inspection of electrical

equipment and power systems installed by contractors and developers. Notes any

deficiencies for re-work and accept work installed to standards and

specifications.

Loads, transports, unloads and

operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as bucket trucks, digger

derrick trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, road graders and trenchers to perform

any function within the capacity of the machine.

Uses a variety of hand tools,

equipment, and standard electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, fault

locators, hot-line tools, crimpers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pole-climbing

equipment, chain saws and hydraulic anchor setters as necessary to accomplish

job requirements.

Removes tree limbs obstructing

power lines and clears grass and brush from around equipment installation.

Transports and disposes of debris in accordance with established procedures.

OTHER JOB

FUNCTIONS

Performs work in accordance with

sound safety practices.

Responds to all public inquiries

in a courteous manner.

Provide

information within scope of knowledge or refers to a supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.