First Class or Second Class Lineman

The Wakefield Light and Gas Department is looking to fill the position of either a First Class or Second Class Lineworker, depending on experience. Please submit your resume to, Dave Polson dpolson@wmgld.com, or mail to address below.

WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL GAS & LIGHT DEPARTMENT

480 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: LINEWORKER, FIRST CLASS OR SECOND CLASS

SALARY: First Class $48.81-$61.50/hour. Second Class $41.88-51.84/hour.

DIVISION: Electric

SCOPE: Under the supervision of the Electric Superintendent, the title "Line Worker First Class" designates employees working in the field in connection with the construction, operation and maintenance of overhead lines and apparatus and underground lines, mains, conduits, and apparatus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors or indoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods. Must have a valid Mass. Commercial Driver's license. Must have any equipment operator's license required by the State for "lineworker" classifications.

Basic Knowledge

1. Duties require a background and training as a lineworker in construction, operation and maintenance of overhead lines and apparatus and underground lines, mains, conduits, and apparatus including rubber gloving and hotstick techniques.
2. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must have trained at lower classes of lineworker.

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Install, remove, inspect and repair overhead plant (including communications cable) and apparatus and underground lines, mains, conduits, and apparatus except when energized at potentials exceeding 15,000 volts between conductors, including the handling of energized wires using rubber gloves and hotstick equipment or a combination thereof as required, under direct supervision with limited responsibility requiring independent judgment only on the details of the work; instructs lower-rated employees on related work.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

1. Install, remove and repair overhead plant and apparatus, including the handling of wire (including fiber optic and coaxial cable) as specified above.
2. Install, remove and repair underground lines (including fiber optic and coaxial cable), mains, conduits, and apparatus including the handling of wire as specified above.
3. Apply construction specifications, operating procedures, safe operating practices and requirements relating to work, without reference to notes on work of a recurring nature.
4. Inspect and test overhead plant and underground apparatus while in service.
5. Render first aid treatment.
6. Submit required reports and records.
7. Operate mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic truck equipment, including winch, derrick and auger.
8. Operate skyworker equipment.
9. On a rotating basis, Lineworkers are required to be On Call and available for dispatch 24 hours per day during their call week as outlined in the Employee Association Agreement.
10. Work at such jobs and in such positions as directed by the Manager or appointed designee.

EXPERIENCE:

2-3 years of lineworker experience.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Functions somewhat independently within the scope of established policies, procedures and safety precautions. Refer unusual problems to Lead Lineworker where there is a clear lack of precedent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

May direct and train others as assigned by the Electric Superintendent.