Lineman Grade 5

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• The construction and maintenance of all power lines of the cooperative.
• To accept standby duty and be available at all times in order to keep the electricity on and provide best possible service to our consumers.

PURPOSE OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position description is only to give a general overview of the major objectives and responsibilities of the position.  The Lineman shall be required to perform any other duties assigned by the Manger in order to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

Job Related Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
• Prefer High School Graduate/Equivalent with minimum of 18 month’s experience as an Apprentice Lineman.
• Require a valid Georgia Driver’s License with a verifiable safe driving record (Georgia Public Safety MVR required).  Must possess or be willing to obtain valid Commercial Driver’s License as soon as possible.
• Must be able to operate a bucket truck, derrick truck, forklift, trencher, backhoe, tractor, winches, chain saws, and generators.  Must be skilled in using al related equipment normally associated with a Lineman position.
• Requires ability to satisfactorily pass Ocmulgee EMC’s employment entrance examination and drug screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires flexibility to work overtime on short notice and to work during emergency situations.

Physical Abilities and Requirements

• Requires physical ability in sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching above head, grasping and fine manipulation with both hands, defined heavy work.  Must possess sight and hearing ability.  Requires ability to lift up to 100 lbs., carry up to 70 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work when exposed to drastic changes in temperature (extreme heat or cold) or when exposed to dangerous weather conditions (ice storm, snow, flood, hurricane, etc.)  Must be able to work when exposed to dust, fumes, herbicide chemicals, odors, water, etc.

Mental/Interpersonal Abilities and Requirements

• Must possess ability to give and take direction.
• Must have ability to manage personal time and ability to control anger, especially in dealing with the consumers and co-workers.
• Must be able to perform job functions in cooperation with Supervisor, co-workers, consumers, and public.
• Must be able to perform in a consistent, even-tempered manner when working in extremes of physical environment and in confrontational situations with others.
• Must be able to exercise control and apply prescribed safety procedures when involved in emergency or potentially dangerous situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Ocmulgee EMC.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied, or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship:

• Must know system, how it feeds, how to read maps.
• Must be able to climb poles and work up to 70’ off ground.
• Required to do “standby” work on a rotation basis and required to wear a radio/phone.
• Required to know the requirements in REA Specifications Book regarding pole assemblies. Required to know how to wire single-phase transformers and three-phase banks, current transformers and grounding of equipment.  Must have a working knowledge of metering devices, single and three phase.  Must know how to read all types of meters (volt, amp, ohm, as well as electric meters).
• Required to know different types of transformers, regulators, recloser switches. Required to know how to set up trucks and rig poles in order to pull new wires for 3-phase, 2-phase, and 1-phase conversion and to operate bucket to complete job.
• Required to know how to splice all types of wire, roll tie wires, roll armor rods.
• Must be a Certified Substation Operator, know switching procedures on system, recloser sizes and fuse sizes on system, and system voltages.
• Required to know how to build and maintain overhead and underground lines. Must be able to work with energized and de-energized lines.
• Must be able to flag a working area, troubleshoot outages on lines, cut right of way in emergency situations to restore power and take control of an emergency situation if required.
• Responsible for keeping truck stocked with needed equipment to perform job. Also for maintaining trucks with oil, water and visual check on truck and tools to remain in safe working conditions.
• Required to have a good working knowledge of safety guidelines, rules and regulations. Required to observe these guidelines and rules and regulations in all circumstance with special emphasis on safety while working on energized (hot)   Required to attend and participate in safety meetings and other training programs as directed.
• Must be willing to learn new techniques in an ever-changing industry.

Miscellaneous

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervisor

Coordinates and cooperates with Supervisor concerning daily job assignments.

All Employees

Assists and informs as needed or authorized to effectively fulfill the objectives and responsibilities of this position.

Member and General Public

Maintains friendly, cooperative relationships with the consumers and general public in performing responsibilities.

AUTHORITY

The Lineman shall have full authority to carry out these duties and responsibilities in conformity with established policies and procedures; to use judgment and initiative in making decisions; to makes suggestions for improvement of operations.  He/she shall secure approval of Supervisor when policies are not clear or adequate or require interpretation.