Electric Line Technician 1st Class

Position Summary

The City of Manassas Electric Utilities Department is seeking an Electric Line Technician 1st Class, responsible to participate in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the city's electrical distribution system.

Position is open until filled.

***This position may be underfilled as an Electric Line Apprentice based on the qualifications of the applicant pool***

The hiring ranges are:

• Electric Line Technician 1st Class: $39.57 – $54.41 per hour, DOQ.
• Electric Line Apprentice: $22.03/hour

This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.

Essential Job Functions

• The successful incumbent in this position must have extensive knowledge in rubber glove line maintenance and safety procedures, installation and wiring of all types of transformer banks, and knowledge of overhead and underground primary and secondary terminations. Ability to operate aerial bucket and digger derrick trucks, climb 45-foot wood poles, and work in confined spaces energized at 7200 volts.
• Performs technical duties in maintenance of electrical equipment: Performs overhead and underground transformer maintenance and change; tests and troubleshoots various underground and overhead electrical devices; and installs and repairs various conductors both overhead, underground, in, and around other energized conductors and devices.
• Troubleshoots power issues: Analyzes trouble areas by reading circuit books; tests wires for faults or other damages; transformers and switches; and makes necessary repairs to clear problem and restore service.
• Teaches, trains and supervises apprentice linemen in all aspects of overhead and underground line construction including, safety procedures, rigging, transformer connections, equipment operation and maintenance; and carries out lead technician responsibilities including assigning and directing work, making recommendations in performance appraisal, and reporting problems to supervisors.
• Performs emergency calls in all types of weather.
• Additional duties listed in the job description.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Electric Line Technician 1st Class:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required, successful completion of a recognized electrical journeyman lineman program, and at least 5 years of experience as a 1st Class Line Technician; a valid Class A commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements; and First Aid, CPR, AED, and confined space entry certifications.

Electric Line Apprentice:

• High School diploma or GED required; previous experience in public power operations or electrical work preferred.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license required within 150 days of hire

Special Requirements

• Must live within a 25-mile radius of the City of Manassas, be able to work overtime, respond to 70% of after-hour emergency calls, and work in inclement weather conditions when required.

A post-offer, pre-employment background check, drug test, physical, and motor vehicle record check will be conducted on the selected candidate.