Transmission Lineman City of Lubbock, TX - 3.5 Lubbock, TX Job Details Full-time $75,628.80 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level CDL High school diploma or GED 4 years Communication skills Full Job Description Summary Perform journey-level work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical transmission systems and related facilities including overhead and underground distribution lines. Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department. Essential Functions Work safety on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized/de-energized transmission systems; Climb poles and operate aerial devices at extreme heights, installing and replacing transmission lines and line equipment with energized primary and secondary distribution under-build present. Terminate high voltage cable and repair high voltage equipment; Perform detailed inspections on transmission lines up to 345kV; Use special tools such as hot sticks on transmission systems energized up to 345kV from the pole or aerial device; Install or repair line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut outs, disconnects, lighting arrestors, insulators, circuit breakers, street light fixtures, and other line apparatus; Required to be on call and respond to outages and emergencies on both the transmission and distribution system; Install, hook up, and maintain pole mounted transformer banks or stations serving large industrial customers and residential sections; Work safely inside of substations and switch yards; Reconstruct existing primary lines, fittings, transfer wires, and cable; Phase, rotate, and install new circuits in overhead and underground lines; Switches load from one circuit to another by closing and opening disconnects and/or oil switches; Assist overhead, underground, substation, and service department as assigned; Instruct and train apprentice linemen and groundmen; Execute task directed by foreman during outages with strict deadlines designated by ERCOT; Proficient in three-way communication with use of a radio during switching orders, placing circuits on one shot, and troubleshooting; Use various types of testing equipment, grounding techniques, and lock out tag out procedures; Must be able to climb and work off of poles and towers for extended period of time; Have knowledge and skills to operate all types of equipment used to perform line work (bucket trucks, hole diggers, and wire pulling equipment); Ability to conduct a tailboard discussion/JSA and complete a job if the foreman is absent; Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and follow safety rules; Must be able to read and understand drawings and maps; Perform related duties as directed. Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent with four years' experience as an apprentice lineman and two additional years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

Physical Exam Required Valid Current Commercial Driver's License Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:

Methods used in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission and distribution power delivery systems; The operation of aerial devices including bucket trucks and digger derricks; Safe work practices; APPA Safety Manual.

Ability/ Skill to:

Manage/Supervise the work of others; Work on high poles and perform strenuous work under emergency and all weather conditions; Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle; Maintain accurate records; Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements :

Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds; Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds; Frequently stand and walk during a shift; Continuously climb ladders, stairs, poles and inclined surfaces; Frequently bend and kneel during the shift; Push and pull objects such as wire and poles; Flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees; Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing; Raise arm above, at or below shoulder height.