Electric Powerline Inspector

This is a twelve (12) month contract assignment

OVERVIEW:

Experience required:

• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman
• OR: 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
• OR: Eight years' experience with electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.

DUTIES:

• Electric Powerline Inspector will validate the current data and performance and efficacy of Construction Inspection of the Pole Replacement Program, Pole Reinforcement Program and Pole Attachment Projects of the District.
• Validate the GIS data for Transmission Lines (Installation date, manufacturing date, etc.) review and approval Pole Replacement Installation on the field, Review, equipment specification, transmission construction guidelines.
• Patrols and inspects underground and overhead distribution system for physical defects, irregularities and hazardous conditions; opens vaults, switches, padmount transformers and other facilities to identify electrical lines and location as directed. 
• Inspects the need for tree trimming for electric transmission system; maintains related records. 
• Maintains records and logs of activities in the field and meets with supervisor to discuss field related matters; writes periodic reports of observations; prepares notations and rough sketches of infractions, defects and changes; and requests a maintenance crew as needed. 
• Prepares work service on repairs or replacement of equipment regarding transmission or distribution system; notifies power dispatcher on major repairs. 

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May open and close switches as directed by supervisory personnel. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education:

• High school equivalency with supplemental college courses in principles of electricity and mathematics.
• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
• OR Eight years' of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.   

Licensing:
A valid driver's license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, is required. 
A valid California Class "A" driver license may be required, as determined by supervision for specified employees in this classification.