Description
FSLA: Non-Exempt GENERAL SUMMARY: The Groundman/Helper performs numerous duties involved in the maintenance and construction of overhead and underground lines in both energized and de-energized states. The work often involves climbing poles and/or working from a bucket truck. This position requires a working knowledge of the City’s distribution system and of the line equipment which they install and maintain. This position is required to be on-call. SUPERVISION: Under the general supervision of the Electric Crew Leader. Must show independence. It is essential to be self-motivated and have initiative to carry out job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • All behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual. Adheres to the assigned work schedule. • Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, bucket truck, air compressors, circular saws, electric drills, and other similar equipment and machinery in repairing and installing electric lines. • Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment; assist with collection and cleaning of tools and materials after utilization. • Provide support to assist division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities. • Have knowledge of compete City-wide electrical system and operate distribution center.
• Complete repairs on lines in energized and de-energized states. • Complete daily work log and work orders as required by appropriate division staff member. • Adhere to safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erection proper barricades and signage and using proper equipment and materials as assigned. • Installs, removes, and relocates transformers, service drops, circuit breakers, conductors, OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Identify and collect equipment needs for each assigned site; stock truck with materials and supplies as required. • Answer questions and provide information to the public as necessary including notifications of utility construction and emergency work. • May repair fences as assigned; cut or trim vegetation as requested including trimming trees; mowing; weed eating; remove and transport a variety of debris. • Attend to all electrical maintenance on City facilities. • Attend training classes as required by supervisor. • Respond to emergency situations as required including hazardous and severe weather conditions; work on-call (24 hours call out – 7 days a week). • Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION Requires a High School Diploma/GED. EXPERIENCE Minimum experience as Groundman/Helper with the ability to trouble shoot, climb poles, and repair electric line problems. Must have strong reading, mathematical, and written skills. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Must posses a valid driver’s license. Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver’s license or obtain a Class A Commercial license within 90 days of employment. Failure to obtain Class A driver’s license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination. COMPETENCIES: An employee’s performance will be evaluated on seven competencies. • Communication • Quantity/Quality of Work • Teamwork • Initiative/Motivation • Planning/Organizing • Safety
Dependability/Attendance KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: • Uses of purposes of general construction and maintenance of tools and equipment. • Proper safety precautions related to all work performed. • City’s distribution system and of the line equipment used. • Methods, techniques, and procedures related to an assigned areal of responsibility. Proper safety precautions related to all work performed. • Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools including motorized hydraulic equipment. Skill in: • Operating and using hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and other equipment required for projects in a safe and efficient manner. • Using various types of manual and electrical tools. Ability to: • Work on-call. • Learn City and departmental policies and procedures. • Learn how to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities. • Climb utility poles to perform essential electric duties. • Maintain assigned equipment and associated parts including verifying fluid levels. • Use of oral communication clearly and concisely. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Perform difficult manual labor tasks including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending, and twisting. • Complete paperwork as required (work logs and work orders as example). • Complete mathematical equations. • Work effectively in the absence of supervisor. • Pass a medical physical examination, drug test, criminal history background check, social security verification number check, driver’s license check, and employment verification check. • Meet City’s driving standards. WORK HOURS: • Normal work hours Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Holidays and weekends as required by supervisor. • On-call (after hours) as necessary.