Electric Line Technician (Lineman) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at City of Oak Ridge TN

PRIMARY JOB TASKS:Works with various Electric Department crews to install or repair high-voltage electrical distribution system components, electrical meters, traffic signals and controllers, and electric fixtures in City facilities. Must perform both underground and overhead work.MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS:1.High school diploma or GED with basic knowledge of trigonometry and a basic understanding of the principles of electricity.2.Successful completion of a four-year electric lineman apprenticeship training program.3.Completion of an electric line tech program with an apprenticeship program and specialty in electric metering.4.Possession, or ability to obtain within six months of appointment, a valid Tennessee Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes endorsement. The ability to manipulate the controls of large trucks and backhoes.5.Physical ability to lift and hold fifty (50) pounds to the shoulder level; to work in all weather conditions and on all types of terrain; and to tolerate heights and confined areas. Manual dexterity which permits the use of hand tools while wearing size 8 or larger high voltage gloves. Physical ability to climb electrical poles. Good peripheral vision and adequate hearing (natural or corrected). A lack of life-threatening sensitivity to insects and various weather and environmental conditions.6.The ability to operate various types of construction equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, digger-derrick trucks, bucket trucks and trenchers. 7.The ability to work safely close to energized high voltage cables, wire, and equipment, and to work as a member of a team.8.The ability to interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public and to closely follow oral and written instructions.9.Must pass medical evaluation and drug screening prior to appointment. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing throughout employment.Applications must be received by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Certificate of Completion from certified Electric Lineman Apprenticeship program required; TVPPA SELCAT