Journey Level Lineworker at Jefferson County PUD – Port Townsend, Washington

Position represented by: IBEW 77

Live and work among the mountains, sea, and forests of WA’s Olympic Peninsula. Motivated Team. High Quality of life.

Salmon, Crab, Elk, Deer, Clams, Trout, even Bear. Powerlines running through forests along the windy coast. Excellent pay. High quality of life. Work here. Play here. Stay here.

Basic Function of Position Responsible for overhead/underground distribution, sub transmission, construction' maintenance and service work. Work with the substation and metering personnel. Perform all duties of a journeyman lineman

Reporting Relationships

Under the direct supervision of the Line Crew Chief

External Contacts

Member/Public

Contractors/Other Utilities

Responsibilities performed regularly

• Responsible for the construction and maintenance on de-energized and energized overhead distribution, underground distribution transmission, and substation facilities.
• Responsible to know the locations of lines, voltages' sources of power, direction of feeds, locations of fuses, breakers, and regulators in order to have current knowledge of the transmission and distribution system in the service area to which assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance and proper use all vehicles, equipment and tools which are assigned.
• Responsible for the care of material from and the return of material to the warehouse to include all unused and retired materials.
• Responsible to submit reports of accountability to the supervisor regarding jobs performed and all materials issued.
• Responsible to prepare RUS Staking Sheets and Work Orders as required by the Line Crew Chief
• Will complete all work in a prompt, safe, economical, workman like manner.
• Responsible for safety on each job, knowledge of state and federal laws and safe work practices.
• Responsible for conducting on-the-job training that will afford members of his crew to increase their knowledge, work skill and value.

Duties performed regularly

• Performs all duties of Journeyman Lineman.
• Practices good housekeeping on his truck and avoids waste and damage to material.
• Prepares accurate, concise, neat, and legible reports and maintenance logs, Line inspection sheets and will make prompt verbal reports when unusual or serious situations occur.
• Attends classes and training programs as required.
• Accepts call out duty for emergency calls after regular working hours.
• Will take turn in the on-call rotation.
• Will work with the substation, metering, and engineering personnel as required by the Line Crew Chief.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Workplace Expectations:

• Contribute to a successful work group by listening to and taking time to understand suggestions and concerns of co-workers. Offer constructive suggestions and ideas that help the team meet or exceed objectives and goals by accepting and supporting team decisions. Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude in the workplace.
• Determine appropriate priorities to balance workload to meet deadlines. Seek assistance when needed.
• Review work for accuracy to detect or prevent errors or mistakes that could prove costly or could jeopardize the operations of the PUD.
• Work additional hours as necessary to achieve departmental goals as requested and authorized by the supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate behavior, appearance, and effort.
• Regularly take the initiative needed to recommend changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and overall operating efficiencies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Must have completed a Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• A thorough knowledge of all line materials, assemblies, equipment, and apparatus, as well as standard RUS Specifications is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class “A” Washington Commercial Driver’s License. Driving record must be acceptable and insurable by PUD’s insurance carrier. An annual consent for release of one’s driving record is also required.
• A thorough knowledge of Hot Line preventive maintenance work is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• A willingness and ability to work with other co-op employees and serve on various committees, if appointed to such.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable safety rules, regulations and practices is required.
• Good physical condition is required.
• Washington State Traffic Flagger Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must successfully complete a standard criminal background check. A standard four tens work schedule is expected to be maintained and the incumbent may be required to work more than 40 hours per week. Responds to after-hours phone calls or callouts, including day, night, and weekend.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. This position works primarily in the field and is exposed to all types of weather conditions including temperature extremes and rainy environments. Outdoor setting involves all types of property and site conditions, including outside weather/driving conditions. Requires visual ability to read both from a computer screen and paper copies. Manual dexterity required for data entry and use of hand tools. Hand tools require adequate grip strength.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
This position requires the employee to reside at their primary residence within fifty-five (55) minutes legal driving time of their assigned headquarters located west of the Hood Canal Bridge. The residency requirement must be met within 6 months of the hire date.