Journey Level Lineman
Company: City of Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
The City of Ottawa, Kansas is recruiting for a Journey Level
Lineman. - -The Journey Level Lineman performs skilled work in the
construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system
for the City of Ottawa. The employee in this position is
responsible for exercising judgment as to the details of assigned
work within prescribed operating procedures. The Journey Level
Lineman is responsible for maintenance of power lines, electrical
equipment, and transformers. Work is performed according to
departmental procedures, practices, and safety regulations.
Education and Experience: (Combination of education, training, and
experience will be considered)
High school diploma or
equivalent.Minimum of five years of experience with a construction
crew on electrical distribution, including four years in an
approved apprentice program.Must maintain a valid Kansas
CDL.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (not all inclusive)
- Ability to take charge of situations concerning construction
and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
- Ability to lead and assist groundmen and apprentices in a safe
manner.
- Thorough knowledge of primary circuits, load consumption,
metering ratios, electrical hookups, safety procedures, and all
types of transformer banks.
- Ability to operate bucket truck, tension equipment, electrical
test equipment, meters, fault locators, and other related
equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of circuits, circuit breakers, and
switches.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
other employees, City officials, business entities, and the general
public.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as
concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work under general supervision and make responsible
decisions.
- Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally
in difficult or stressful situations.Range: - - $23.99 to -$34.78
per hourDate Opened: - July 6, 2022Date Closed: - Open until
filled.Hours: - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. - Overtime and
emergency call-outs required.Residency: - Regular, full-time
employees are required to establish and maintain residency within a
driving distance of 35 miles of Ottawa City Hall within one year
from hire.E-Mail Confirmation: - After your application has been
received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by
e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not
received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your
application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify application has
been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources
at 785-229-3634 or e-mail humanresources@ottawaks.gov.The City of
Ottawa conducts background checks and drug screening on all
potential candidates.Anyone with a disability who needs a
reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is
requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634
at least two days prior to a scheduled test or interview.The City
of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. -Powered by
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Keywords: City of Ottawa, Lawrence , Journey Level Lineman, Other , Ottawa, Kansas
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