specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State / Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Sustainability. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates. Location : Various municipalities across California Overview : Lineman performs journey-levelinstallation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting and repair of the City
electrical power distribution and lighting system. The Lineman position requires
considerable knowledge of the electric utility’s equipment, facilities, layout
and operations, and proficiency in the operation of any of the equipment used by
the Lineman may occasionally
direct assigned employees of equal or lower classification and apprentice(s) and
work independently in the absence of a supervisor. The Lineman performs duties
in accordance with sound safety practices to ensure personal safety and safety
of others. Responsibilities :
Receives work orders and
applicable instructions from supervisor along with sufficient and accurate
information for the work to be accomplished including appropriate
specifications and / or standards.
Reads and interprets electrical
schematics and blueprints as required.
Installs temporary and permanent
underground and overhead residential and commercial single and three-phase
power systems. As appropriate, lay wire, pull and connect wiring as necessary
to install and activate watt-hour meters.
Installs and activates and / or
removes and replaces street and rental light services as poles (wood or metal) and install guy
anchors. Mounts cross-arms, insulators, connectors and associated hardware.
Investigates, troubleshoots and
resolves customer power complaints such as power outages, low or no voltage,
radio / TV interference, line arcing and related conditions.
Acts in an “On Call” (Standby) status
as part of a weekly rotational schedule for responding to after normal working
hours electrical emergencies and / or outages. Carries a mobile phone, pager or
other communication device, and is able to respond within short notice to de-energize
electrical circuits or restore power.
Accomplishes load switching on
energized power systems as necessary to balance amperage on different lines to
direct power around trouble spots and to restore service to customers.
Locates and isolates faulted
underground power cables using high voltage generation ( “TDR” unit).
Accomplishes required repairs by removing, replacing, energizing and testing
for proper function in accordance with established procedures.
Installs new and repair existing
pad-mount and pole-mount transformers. Installs air, oil and primary switches,
high-voltage capacitors and lightning arresters. Takes oil samples from
energized and de-energized transformers for PCB testing in accordance with
established practices.
Locates and marks underground
cable locations using high-frequency transmitter and hand-held receiver.
Prepares sketches and cable-marking diagrams as necessary to define as-built
installations and cable routes.
Performs inspection of electrical
equipment and power systems installed by contractors and developers. Notes any
deficiencies for re-work and accept work installed to standards and
specifications.
Loads, transports, unloads and
operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as bucket trucks, digger
derrick trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, road graders and trenchers to perform
any function within the capacity of the machine.
Uses a variety of hand tools,
equipment, and standard electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, fault
locators, hot-line tools, crimpers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pole-climbing
equipment, chain saws and hydraulic anchor setters as necessary to accomplish
job requirements.
Removes tree limbs obstructing
power lines and clears grass and brush from around equipment installation.
Transports and disposes of debris in accordance with established procedures.
OTHER JOB
FUNCTIONS
Performs work in accordance with
sound safety practices.
Responds to all public inquiries
in a courteous manner.
Provide
information within scope of knowledge or refers to a supervisor.
Journeyman Lineman • Los Angeles, California, United States