- Construct, maintain and repair Company power lines and distribution systems, both overhead and underground, from point of generation to the customer's premises to ensure continuity of electric service in a safe and efficient manner. Receives work direction and review from Crew Supervisor, Foreman, Dispatcher, District Manager, or other line supervisors.
- Construct, install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground, for the reliable and safe transmission and distribution of electrical service to the customer.
- Operate heavy equipment such as line truck, backhoe, forklift, trencher, overhead cranes, and wire pulling equipment in the building of new lines or distribution systems and/or maintaining existing electric systems or services.
- Work with blasting and explosive materials and devices.
- Climb poles to construct, repair, or maintain electric line equipment or string, splice, and sag wire on live or dead circuits.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and restore electric service due to line faults, isolated customer outages, and other emergency outages caused by storms, floods, and accidents.
- Train and instruct apprentices in all phases of line work, proper use of tools and operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with safety rules, electrical code, and regulations.
- Perform switching and other mechanical duties in substations as required.
- Install and maintain street light systems.
- Patrol and inspect substations, transmission and distribution lines and equipment, and make a report of findings.
- Test electrical load with special test equipment on primary and secondary circuits and make corrections as necessary to maintain proper voltages.
- Make a complete record of mileage reports, trouble orders and work performed; time sheets, material reports, line patrol reports and others as required.
- May be required to relieve the working Foreman or Crew Supervisor in their absence.
- The typical duties described herein represent a major portion of the job. Other similar duties may be assigned. When management determines that it is efficient to do so, employees in this classification may be assigned duties of less complexity.
Requirements
- A high school diploma, GED or proof of equivalent
- Journeyman Lineman . which includes completion of a formal training program for a Journeyman Lineman.
- Must meet examining board review of skills and experience and will be required to pass testing through through Rocky Mountain Power.
- Candidate must have hot stick training and experience.
- Must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.
Physical Demands: The job duties of Lineman require lifting in excess of 75 lbs from floor to waist and waist to overhead, carrying in excess of 75 lbs with both hands, and pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lbs of exertional force. Job duties of the Lineman require sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck; reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead. Additional requirements of the Lineman position include forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects; balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities; manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures.
Additional Information
Req Id: 112359
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah
Portland
Oregon United States
www.pacificorp.com
