Journeyman Electric Line Worker

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

CDE Lightband, the municipal electric and broadband power provider for the City of Clarksville, offers electric, television, internet, and phone service to customers within the city limits. CDE Lightband serves over 80,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service, and over 30,000 customers with broadband services over our Fiber-to-the-Premise Network.

To better meet our customers' needs, CDE Lightband will offer a weekend shift for full-time Operation Line Crews (as defined in Policy 3-23). We are looking for a candidate to fill the position of Journeyman on our Electric Line Worker Team. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience in electric distribution line work.

All Applicants should have the stated experience, including completion of a five-year line worker apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, to have received a Journeyman Standing.

Journeyman Electric Line Worker

Team/Division: Operations / Electric Reports To: Foreman Journeyman / General Foreman

Job Status: Full-Time Work Schedule: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

Pay Status: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: LT2 Created/Updated: December 2017

Job Summary

Highly skilled and trained position, expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative while working under the supervision of the Foreman and General Foreman. Incumbents construct and maintain the overhead and underground electrical service distribution systems. Responsibilities may include the installation, repair, replacement, and inspection of equipment and materials required to transmit and distribute electric power. Work performed may need to be done while the system is energized. Responsibilities also include collaborating with the Foreman to train Apprentice Line Workers, furthering their skills and abilities, and promoting personal development and continuous learning. Employees are also expected to maintain an inventory of standard parts and equipment and keep records of activities as required by policy and procedure, as well as uphold the highest safety standards as outlined in the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual and any other applicable safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience: Five years of experience in electric distribution line work, to include completion of a five-year line worker apprenticeship program approved by the DOL, Bureau of Apprenticeships and Training

Certifications & Licenses: Completed Apprenticeship Training to receive Journeyman Standing Commercial Driver's License, CPR/AED, or ability to obtain upon hire

Other Requirements: An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is also considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

Fingering (fine dexterity)

F

Lifting/Carrying

Other:

Handling (grasping, holding)

F

Under 10 lbs

F

Use of a headset

N

Repetitive Motion

F

11-20 lbs

F

Ability to identify colors independently of others

C

Reaching

C

21-50 lbs

F

Climb

F

51-100 lbs

F

Crawl

F

Over 100 lbs

O

Extended Periods of Sitting

F

Kneel

F

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

F

Under 10 lbs

F

Speaking clearly to be understood on the radio, and telephone & hearing a response

F

Sit

C

11-20 lbs

F

Stand

F

21-50 lbs

F

Bend

F

51-100 lbs

F

Ability to climb at extended heights

F

Walk

C

Over 100 lbs

O

Legend: N = Never; R = Rarely; O = Occasional (1% - 33%); F = Frequent (34% - 66%); C = Constant (over 66%)

Working Conditions

Additional Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs.

All employees should demonstrate the behaviors of the Code of Ethics and the CDE Lightband Mission & Vision in pursuit of their job duties.

See the attached full job description.

EEO Compliant. TN Drug-Free Workplace. E-Verify & i9 Participant. Equal Opportunity Employer.