Electric Line Worker Sr., Electric Distribution

JOB SUMMARY

lectric Line Worker Sr., Electric DistributionEmployees & Public-Annual Salary: $63,490.75- - $72,800 Grade: 30The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana-to provide responsible manual labor regarding the installation, maintenance, energizing and repairs of all high and low voltage lines, transformers, capacitors, switches, and street lights within the City distribution system, ensuring reliable electric power to all City of Alexandria customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• -------- Diagnoses power problems: communicates with public and customers and runs electrical checks to determine source of power outage; determines course of action needed.
• -------- Runs new overhead services; assists in erecting poles and adjusting wires.
• -------- Climbs poles or rides in truck-mounted boom bucket to install equipment, remove defective wiring, transfer wires, conduct repairs, and conduct pole top rescues.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical school training in electrical system installation, repair and maintenance; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible line work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.- Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license. -Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.- Certification from Lineman's Training School may be required. Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with rotating shifts, after hours, weekends, and holidaysApplicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.-Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.-** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.