Electric Lineworker I

Job Title:
Electric Lineworker I

Department:
Electric

Location:
City of Boerne, Texas

Salary Range:
 $37.03 -$46.28 DOQ Hourly

Job Description:
The role overview responsible for performing diversified work, such as constructing, installing, and maintaining underground and overhead electric distribution systems at all voltages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and secondary services, including climbing utility poles to install and/or repair transformers, meters, switching systems, and streetlights.
• Operates all departmental equipment utilized in the installation and maintenance of the electrical system, such as bucket truck, digger derrick, pole truck, and other large trucks.
• Attends in-house electric education and training seminars.
• Cut brush and trims trees to maintain the existing right-of-way.
• Assists in maintaining departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps records of work performed and prepares reports as required.
• Stocks work truck with supplies.
• Responds appropriately to customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for information.
• Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs such other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or Possess GED, plus at least two years of experience as a groundman or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of: construction practices, tools, and materials used in the electrical field and techniques and safety practices involved in installation and maintenance of electric distribution systems; electric, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals; electronics; and mathematical applications.
• Skill/Ability to: read maps, interpret map logic, and understand electric diagrams; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; work under prolonged periods of stress due to the hazards of electricity; identifyand choose among several alternative solutions for situations that change occasionally; climb poles to make necessary repairs; interpret and apply established rules, regulations, and requirements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; be constantly aware of safety hazards; apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.
• Safety/Physical Requirements: Tasks require individual to be consistently alert to, and aware of safety hazards; apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; the ability to work under prolonged periods of stress due to the hazards of electricity; climb poles to make necessary repairs;  bending, stooping, lifting or carrying a force equal to 50 lbs.
• Certifications & Licenses Required: Appropriate valid Texas Class C driver's license.  Texas Class A or B CDL preferred. 

Application Process:

1. Submit resume, cover letter, and application form. 
2. Initial phone/video screening interview.
3. In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
4. Skills assessment (if applicable).
5. Final interview and reference check.
6. Job offer to selected candidate.

Special Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
• Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
• Vacation/ Sick paid days off
• Holidays Paid
• Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
• Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

Application Timeline:
The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!

The City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.