Lineman

Summary or Purpose

All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up testing. Build, maintain and repair systems for the utilization and distribution of electrical energy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Install and maintain electrical distribution systems area wide.

Prepare reports and maintain logs of activities as required and requested.

Climb utility poles and towers to perform maintenance and repairs.

Trouble-shoot distribution systems and corrects problems.

Maintain a balanced power load.

Travel to villages to perform services.

Comply with all safety standards and regulations.

Respond to emergency calls, 24-hours a day.

Supervise the contractor's work to ensure North Slope Borough Standards for Village Power Grid System.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.

Working knowledge of the safe practice and procedures utilized maintaining energized circuits up to 7,200 / 12,400 volts.

Ability to work at 60-foot heights.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required High school graduate or G.E.D/ or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

State of Alaska Lineman Journeyman Certificate of Fitness;

Four years training under an approved apprentice line program;

Ability to obtain an Alaska Commercial Driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within 30 days.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees. 01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04

Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Lineman Journeyman Certificate of Fitness? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of training do you have under an approved apprentice line program?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2
• 2 years to less than 3
• 3 years to less than 4
• 4 years or more

06

If you have at least four years of training under an approved apprentice line program, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.

07

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jack Haag) for this position?

• Yes
• No

08

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

09

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jack Haag) of this position?

• Yes
• No

10

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor
• Required Question