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RIVER FALLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY-ADMIN Journeyman Lineworker in RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Pay range is \$39.30/hr to \$53.17/hr with anticipated hiring range being \$39.30/hr to \$45.67/hr A Journeyman Lineworker is a certified position. The position is responsible to construct and maintain overhead and underground electric circuits and equipment, to provide reliable electric service to the Utility\'s electric customers. This position requires independent judgment to trouble shoot and restore electric service. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Electric Superintendent and Lead Lineworkers. This position has direct contact with customers. Work involves moderate physical exertion, heavy lifting and exposure to inclement weather and limited office work. The hazardous conditions of working with high-voltage energized lines and equipment are a critical factor of this job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operates diggers, bucket trucks and hand tools near or around electrical distribution and/or transmission lines. Operates live-line tools to connect and disconnect distribution lines and components. Installs primary and secondary overhead and underground electrical systems. Locates underground electric faults to repair. Prepares and secures safe work sites, including truck and equipment setup, placement of warning signs and cones, traffic control and direction and more. Conducts tailboard meetings to review projects and safety. Operates the electric SCADA system to monitor system health. Operate controls, evaluate circuit performance, and load, and investigate outage conditions. Respond to customer inquiries and complaints and perform corrective measures. In addition, communicates with customers to provide notice of planned system outages. Performs work tasks at active sites to plan, direct, and oversee system and equipment maintenance and repair tasks. Works onsite to recommend operational changes and safety improvements, and to evaluate safety compliance tasks. Install, repair, and maintain City/Municipal Street lighting. Monitors system tree trimming, and removal needs and ensures clearance program compliance. Works with city employees to trim and remove trees and brush. Assist in oversight of the utility\'s apprentice lineworker program, including education and mentorship, and recommending advancement through the program. Complete and maintain work orders, outage reports, timesheets, preflight checklist, tailgate meetings, and inventory systems. Maintains records and prepares reports as directed. Conducts system inspections and reports findings. Learn and manage I-works software for equipment and material management. Maintains GIS software applications and databases including electric service details, circuit identification, overhead and underground systems inspections, equipment maintenance takes, and other records directed. Compiles with the River Fals Utilities safety programs, and guidelines and regulations set by the National Safety Code (NESC). Installs electric meters, including current transformer (CTs) and voltage transformer (VTs)as necessary, at customer premises, including temporary and permanent services. Assist the meter technician with the maintenance and repair of electric meters, CTs and VTs. Maintains grounds and facilities, such as our substations, ice and snow removal, custodial tasks, and similar assign tasks. Attend various trainings throughout the year for safety and certification requirements. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: High school diploma or GED Valid Class A Commercial Driver\'s License Documented Journeyman Lineworker Certification First Aid/CPR Certification Forklift Certification Must be able to work week-long standby hours and emergency call outs. Preferred: Additional technical in electrical systems training. One to three years of experience as a Journeyman Lineworker ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.rfcity.org/1002/Careers

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