Lineman jobs in Florida

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the performance of skilled maintenance and repair of the electrical distribution and transmission systems in accordance with standard trade practices. Work is frequently performed with high-tension cables and under unfavorable weather conditions, requiring skill and care to protect the employee's life and the lives of others. Most of the work entails routine construction. Incumbents may be assigned to special trouble jobs in which some independent work occurs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Repairs or replaces defective power lines and auxiliary equipment; splices and reconnects broken ends of fallen wires to insulators or installs new replacement wires.
• Repairs equipment such as cross arms, braces and street lights; replaces burnt fuses, broken lightning arresters and insulators.
• Replaces defective poles by erecting new poles alongside condemned pole and transferring cables and other auxiliary equipment.
• May test voltage load on transformers, makes minor adjustments to transformers to either step-up or step-down voltage; replaces defective transformers.
• Usually works on energized lines involving electrocution hazard and requires caution and use of safety devices.
• Locates trouble in primary and secondary lines; replaces fuses in transformers; clears short circuits in lines.

Competencies                                           

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Professional Knowledge

Possesses thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in line construction and maintenance work. Thorough knowledge of principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply to work problems. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of adequate and necessary safety precautions. Thorough knowledge of first aid, including CPR.  Skilled in the use and care of line tools and testing equipment. Skilled climber.

Communication

Expresses related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner; modifies delivery, language, or content to account for the characteristics and needs of the audience; writes clear, concise, and organized documents, and reports addressing complex concepts and facts; provides consultation to others related to the specific project; develops and/or creates informational reports.

Ethical Practice

Integrates core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all practices; adheres to the NSBU’s Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy at all times; demonstrates accountability for actions; identifies potential conflicts of interest; supports and follows policies consistently.   

Critical Evaluation

Must possess the ability to interpret information to make decisions and recommendations; gathers facts and analyzes data using systematic methods; identifies sources of data and information and where to find the most relevant information for solving problems; ensures quality work product; demonstrates attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Language Skills                                

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as safety rules, technical manuals, engineering/electrical drawings and construction plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and business correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, contractors/vendors, and other team members.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and calculate figures, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; possesses the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Possesses an advanced ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.    

Reasoning Ability

Possesses an advanced ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills                                           

Ability to use and understand Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required for this job, with or without an accommodation. These include close, distant, and color vision. The incumbent is regularly exposed to risks such as wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions, including extreme cold and/or heat; and risk of electrical shock.

Education and Experience   

This position requires the following education and experience:                                

High School Diploma/GED required. Completion of a recognized Journeyman Lineman Apprentice Program required (for external applicants, will accept a minimum of five years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman in the electric utility industry).

Other Qualifications             

Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class A with airbrake endorsement required.

Ability to work flexible hours, as required. Employee is subject to call-outs at all hours of the day and night, on weekends, and holidays, and is expected to report to work when called and to be on standby if it becomes mandatory. Employee must respond to 350 Slaton Street within forty minutes of receiving a call. Employee must maintain a working phone number. 

NSBU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment decisions, including hiring, promoting, disciplining, or discharging are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic that is protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Veteran’s Preference. We value the service veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Veteran’s preference is applied during our recruiting process.

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