Description
SUBJECT TO A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION, TRANSFER, CIVIL SERVICE LABOR LIST
LEAD LINEWORKER / TROUBLEWORKER DISTRIBUTION
GRADE 17 ($51.95 to $62.86)
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: LABOR SERVICE
DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Electric Distribution, the Assistant Superintendent of Electric Distribution and the Working Foreworker/Troubleworker,coordinate line crew work and provide direction to line crew members. Responsible for directing line crew members and assigning tasks to line crew members including response to trouble or emergency situations. Responsible for performing all Lineworker (Troubleworker) duties and responsibilities including responding to trouble or emergency situations directly. It is intended that these duties and responsibilities will be performed by the Lead Lineworker (Troubleworker) acting alone unless the Supervisor specifically assigns the Lead Lineworker (Troubleworker) to work as part of a crew.
Assist Working Foreworker/Troubleworker with reviewing work orders, layout and plan work, and account for all materials and hours utilized on assigned projects. Develop material list and collect stock required to complete job. Prepare required reports to complete assignment and maintain records, logs, and work reports as required by Supervisor. Act as crew leader in absence of Working Foreworker/Troubleworker.
Work shifts will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Serve on-call on a rotating basis for off-hour trouble per Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Perform work on, and handle, all voltages, under energized conditions, within the Peabody Municipal Light Plant electrical system. Will frequently work alone under abnormal system conditions. Will work 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 while working alone. Perform duties of Lineworker (either alone or 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. Change line or transformer fuses acting alone. May provide direction, instruction or guidance to other 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.
Utilizes computer systems to execute daily duties.
Open, seal, remove, install, or read meters as directed by Supervisor. Supervise and work with Line crew personnel, as assigned by Supervisor.
Responsible for ensuring all safety policies and procedures are strictly adhered to on all work sites.
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. Shall be required to cover open evening Lineworker/troubleworker shift as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum three (3) years full-time experience as a Lineworker (Troubleworker) 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 have demonstrated leadership ability. Must maintain reasonable availability for immediate response to address customer or electrical system emergencies during off-hours.