NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES

Journeyman

New Braunfels, TX

Full-time

$87,360-$133,120

About This Job

Position Summary

The Journeyman, under general supervision, will lead and perform experienced level tasks in installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical service lines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Must reside within a thirty-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool

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Demonstrate the ability to read and understand maps and drawings

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Demonstrate the ability to locate and identify underground utilities

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Perform hole digging, excavation, pole sets and installations

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Install and maintain overhead, underground and substation equipment

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Understanding of all NBU and APPA Safety guidelines resulting in ability to work on energized and de-energized conductors and equipment.

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Install, maintain, and troubleshoot primary and secondary conductors

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Ability to perform Distribution circuit switching

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Responsible for tree trimming and vegetation management

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Installation and maintenance of self-contained and instrument metering equipment

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Required to be on call and available for after hours, holidays, and weekend work hours when needed.

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Patrols lines and identifies, repairs, and or replaces defective equipment, and corrects any unsafe conditions.

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Able to demonstrate and act accordingly with NBU Core Values

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Appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices of NBU's Handbook.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Ability to identify hazards when responding to trouble calls.

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Ability to locate faults and electrical issues

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Knowledge of Source Controls and Electrical Equipment: Sub Station Breakers, Oil Circuit Re-closures, Capacitor banks, Transformer Banks, and Fuses

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

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Responsible for effective communications with NBU employees, customers, and vendors

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Assist, communicate, and cooperate with other divisions within NBU

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Mentor and direct Apprentices with on the job training and leadership qualities that reflect NBU's Core Values.

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Supervise crew in absence of supervisor or Lead Journeyman

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Responsible for accurate and timely documentation for work orders, purchase orders, and other information as assigned

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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Be punctual and on time; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines

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Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations

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Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable

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Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general

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Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents

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Adhere to NBU policies and procedures

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Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety

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Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures

Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of Study: General Studies

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Certification and Licensures Requirements

- Successful completion of a pole climbing course is required. - Class ‘A’ Texas Commercial Driver’s License is required. - DOL Certification - Must reside within a forty five minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool

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About This Job

Position Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

TROUBLESHOOTING

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED

Certification and Licensures Requirements

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