Electric Service Worker

Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines

Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, mini crane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc.

Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, roto hammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hot sticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc.

Works with various types of equipment including single and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, reclosures, switches, cutouts, pad mount transformers, pad mount switchgear, switching modules, meters, meter enclosers, etc.

Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms

Must follow BWL safety manual and wear required personal protective equipment

Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program with a minimum of five (5) years as a Journey Line Worker at the BWL.

Must have experience working primary voltages with rubber gloves and sleeves.

Commercial Driver’s License: Candidates must possess a valid MI License with an acceptable driving record. Upon hire they must provide proof of successful completion of the State of MI written portion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) examination and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam. Within 6 months of the date of hire they must successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road. Internal applicants must currently possess valid MI CDL with required endorsements or at minimum, pass DOT physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of transfer. Individuals will be subject to DOT requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol.

Must work aloft majority of workday, with considerable climbing and working from poles up to 130 feet.

Must be able to work from steel platforms and traverse uneven terrain. Will operate different types of trucks and equipment.

Will occasionally need to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Needs to be able to listen and respond to emergency calls, and clearly communicate critical details related to emergencies.

Adequate peripheral vision and depth perception are required.

Will work with and around high voltages.

Must be able to work above and below shoulder level.