INTRA-DIVISION - Electric Line Working Foreman

(INTRA-DIVISION)

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #135 Electric Line Working Foreman

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  1

DEPARTMENT:  Electric / T&D

TYPE OF POSITION:  Regular, Full-Time

WORK LOCATION:  MOC            

PAY CLASS:  U-1  Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE:  $43.9234 / Hour

DAYS WORKED:  Mon.-Thurs.; Tues.-Fri.

HOURS WORKED:  6:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.  

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL:  Wednesday August 10, 2016

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ONLINE - CITY OF FARMINGTON INTRANET

HUMAN RESOURCES - INTERNAL JOB POSTINGS

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs a variety of routine skilled, technical and supervisory work in construction, operating, maintaining and repairing electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Works under the general supervision of the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance or Construction Superintendent.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Exercises supervision over journey line workers, equipment operators, apprentice linemen, ground workers and any other temporary staff as assigned.

Supervises line crews in the work of constructing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment, both overhead and underground.  Work consists of both transmission and distribution.

Maintains daily records such as time sheets, charges for damages to our system and inventory control (ensures all materials are correctly charged to each job).  Notes any changes to work order before it is turned in as complete.

Ensures all rules and regulations are followed and safe work practices exercised on crew.

Will be required to be on a rotating stand-by on weekends for emergency call-outs.

Supervises the safe operation of trucks and equipment.

Required to work out of insulated aerial devices that have a standard rating of 300 pounds maximum per platform.

Assists in the training of subordinates to ensure safety and knowledge of the trade. 

Assists Maintenance or Construction Superintendent on annual appraisals of employees.

Ensures that all protective devices and equipment are used where indicated.

Performs work of a journey line worker, as required or assigned.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes:  pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and four (4) years experience as a journey line worker in the service of the Farmington Electric Utility System required.

Thorough knowledge and skill in use of methods, materials and tools used in electrical construction and maintenance work.

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations.

Considerable knowledge and skill in reading drawings, blueprints and to comprehend engineers and manufacturers specifications and instructions.

Understanding of the New Mexico One Call system as related to the work in the field.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency of Pole Top and bucket truck Hurt Man rescue on an annual basis.

Ability to effectively instruct subordinates in the proper methods, procedures and safety precautions of line work.

Ability to supervise the work of journeymen, apprentice linemen and helpers and direct jobs safely, efficiently and economically.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; Ability to work under varying weather conditions.

Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License, or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Skill in the application of first aid methods, including artificial respiration and CPR.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Calculator; phone; radio; fax and copy machine; motorized vehicles and equipment including pickup, dump truck, man-lift, digger derrick, chipper, pole climbing equipment, hydraulic press, wire cutters, electrical testing equipment, hot sticks, generator, chain saw, line tracer, and various hand tools, lap top computer.

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 job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.  Employee is occasionally required to smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and pull up to 130 pounds frequently.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.       

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

Current Openings for INTRA DIVISION Electric Line Working Foreman Jobs at City of Farmington

Job Title	Department	Location	Closing Date	Employment Type

Get Notified of New Jobs at City of Farmington