The Borough of Ephrata - Member Community Position

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Borough of Ephrata

First Class Lineworker

The Borough of Ephrata is seeking applicants for the position of First Class Lineworker. This position is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, operation and construction work on the transmission system, distribution system, street lighting system and substations either de-energized or energized, at any voltage, requiring all-around knowledge, judgment and experience of the trade. Key responsibilities include performing all apprentice-level job duties satisfactorily in a safe and workmanlike manner, using protective equipment or hot-line tools as required; setting and removing poles and structures; framing poles; installing and removing transformers, regulators, capacitors, and fuse cutouts; installing, removing, splicing, sagging, tying, connecting, and disconnecting conductors and cable terminations; installing and maintaining streetlighting equipment; working on circuits up to 13.2 kV using rubber protective equipment; working on circuits up to 13.2 kV using hot sticks or aerial bucket trucks; performing all work on energized circuits in excess of the nominal 13.2 kV using hot-line tools (the hot-line tool method may also be used at or below 13.2 kV); performing normal and emergency switching and sectionalizing on overhead and underground distribution lines, and on transmission lines up to 138 kV; replacing fuses for all types of line and substation equipment, including transformers, capacitors, and line fuses; testing transformers, insulators, and other line equipment; tracing and clearing ground and open faults on underground and street lighting circuits; conducting load and voltage tests; installing, removing, connecting, and disconnecting services and meters; installing and removing test meters and record test data; maintaining meter records; performing light tree trimming as necessary; performing PA One Call (PA 1) job duties; replacing lamps in streetlighting fixtures and traffic signals; reading and recording data from gauges and meters; conducting on-the-job training and provide direction to Apprentice lineworkers; temporarily assuming the duties of Line Leader as needed; using computers and programs used by electric division on a day-to-day basis; operating all necessary vehicles and equipment for the electric division, complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations; and performing such other duties as assigned or necessary.

Applicants should have the ability to read, write and perform mathematics at a twelfth-grade level. All applicants must have a high school education or GED, or equivalent work experience and training; Red Cross Certification of equivalent; and be fully qualified as a First Class Lineworker with comprehensive knowledge and experience in the use of hot stick equipment. Applicants should have a demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of transformer connections, phasing, testing, line inspections, emergency sectionalizing procedures, and operating instructions related to line work, meters, and service installations, as well as a thorough understanding of transmission and distribution line layouts; successful completion of all Apprentice Level 5 training requirements, or a demonstrated equivalent level of technical knowledge; a strong knowledge of and willingness to adhere to safety rules and practices pertaining to energized and de-energized line work, including methods of resuscitation and first aid, as well as a high level of alertness to recognize potential hazards and prevent accidents; a willingness to participate in technical education and other training as required by the Borough; a thorough knowledge and competency in first aid and various types of resuscitation; the personal initiative, judgment, dependability and cooperation in performing work assignments; demonstrated safety behaviors in the observation of hazards, compliance to safety rules and prevention of accidents; and the physical ability and agility, strength and endurance to climb and work on poles and structures in all weather conditions.

To apply, visit the careers page of the Borough of Ephrata website and follow the directions. To see the full job description, click here.