Description
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Electric Distribution, the Assistant Superintendent of Electric Distribution, the Working Foreworker Lineworker/Troubleworker and the Lead Lineworker/Troubleworker responsible for performing electrical repairs and performing all First Class Lineworker's duties and responsibilities. Daily work assignments are typically handled by a 2-person crew. Work shifts will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday.
Perform work on and handle all voltages, under energized conditions, within the Peabody Municipal Light Plant electrical system under abnormal system conditions and works under all weather conditions at the discretion of the supervisor in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Respond to all trouble calls during shift and correct or repair electric wires, connections, and associated equipment necessary to restore the proper delivery of electric service. Install, repair or remove secondary connections on transformers, service drops and service risers, lighting fixtures and all other live secondary connections. Perform duties of Lineworker (as part of a multi-person crew as assigned) which include, but are not limited to, digging holes, setting poles, installing transformers, stringing lines, changing insulators and other related tasks. May provide direction, instruction or guidance to lower classification personnel in the work crew. Perform line work on substation equipment when required. In accordance with system procedures, perform the opening, closing, phasing, tagging, and grounding of high voltage switches, circuit breakers, and other equipment of all voltages as assigned.
Operate all line construction and maintenance vehicles, including vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or other vehicles as required, responsible for proper operation and care of assigned vehicle. Operate various hand, power, and hydraulic tools required on the job. Operate all equipment used in the Distribution Division including compressors, arrow boards, voltage testers, phasing meters, and portable generators.
Resolve customer problems on lighting situations within the designated policy of the Light Plant. While working alone, replace, repair, install, and maintain all types of lighting equipment including replacement of all components of all lighting fixtures.
Open, seal, remove, install, or read meters as directed by Supervisor.
Review work orders, account for all materials and hours utilized on assigned projects. Develop material list and collect stock required to complete job. Perform required reports to complete assignment and maintain records, logs, and work reports as required by supervisor.
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are strictly adhered to on all work sites.
Utilizes computer systems to execute daily duties. It is understood that adoption of newer technologies does not constitute a change to job duties.
Perform related duties as required, including, but not limited to participation at training sessions and other related educational curricula. It is understood that the adoption of newer technologies does not constitute a change to job duties.
Must be available for emergency calls during non-working hours and must furnish an acceptable means of off-hour contact by phone or other reasonable means. Recognize that it is necessary to work a reasonable amount of overtime, planned and emergency, to properly service electric customers.
This job is meant to be a temporary position. Any candidate granted this position is expected to work towards and prove they are ready for the next step within a finite amount of time. The timetable is flexible and will be determined by an evaluation with their supervisor(s).
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum one and a half (1.5) to two (2) years full-time experience as a 2nd Class Lineworker performing duties similar to those listed above. Must have a valid and active Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must have (or be able to obtain within 6 months of hiring) a valid and active Massachusetts Hoisting Engineers License Class 1B/3A.
Must be mature and able to perform above duties as required. Must maintain reasonable availability for immediate response to address customer or electrical system emergencies during off-hours.
SALARY:GRADE 15 ($47.12 - $57.02)
SHIFT:MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.