QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 3-5 years of related electric utility experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
Completion of a recognized three (3) year apprenticeship program as a Certified Lineman/Linewoman, required.
Special Requirements:
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Requires pre-employment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.
This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in electrical installation and repair work and/or in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission lines.
- Knowledge of safety practices and regulations applying to low and high voltage electrical wires.
- Knowledge of pertinent first-aid principles and techniques including resuscitation methods.
- Ability to perform electrical installation and repair work and construct and maintain electric distribution and transmission lines.
- Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
- Ability to Work from electrical plans and detailed drawings.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in person and over the phone.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, reflective vest and other safety devices.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate personal computer hardware and software associated with UPC locate activities.
- Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. May be required to work outside regularly scheduled hours and be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work when called upon.
The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.
