Wireworker/Lineworker I/II

Description

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Perform semi-skilled, skilled and specialized work in the construction, maintenance and operation of the underground electrical transmission and distribution systems; and perform a variety of other duties and responsibilities involved in providing electrical utility services for the City.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed both indoors and out. Indoor work is typically performed in a workshop setting. While working outdoors, incumbent is exposed to inclement weather conditions. Duties may also require the incumbent to work in confined spaces, i.e. manholes.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

Perform skilled and specialized work in the construction, maintenance and operation of the overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems; and perform a variety of other duties and responsibilities involved in providing electrical utility services for the City.

Working Environment:

Duties are performed both indoors and out. Indoor work is typically performed in a workshop setting. While working outdoors, incumbent is exposed to inclement weather conditions. Duties may also require the incumbent to work in confined spaces, i.e. manholes.

Essential Functions

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Install, repair and maintain a variety of electrical equipment used in transmission and distribution systems, including padmount transformers, substations, and distribution and control wiring and cables.

Install conduit, conductors and other associated hardware and protective devices for underground electrical systems.

Install transformers and check voltages; assemble and activate electrical components.

Survey, excavate and prepare installation site for placement of pads, ducts, conduits and related equipment; install and maintain distribution and control wiring and cables.

Install, maintain, test and repair transformers; repair and rebuild bushings, switches, tap changers, and related equipment in aerial and padmounted transformers; assist in PCB testing.

Assist with the building and repair of substation structures and related transmission equipment.

Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery and tools; ensure that service vehicles are equipped to respond to emergency situations.

Respond to service calls concerning power outages and various electrical problems; work to correct power outages and electrical problems. May be required to be on stand-by.

Observe all established safety standards while performing work including the wearing of safety apparel, proper placement of work barricades and warning signs and grounding of machinery and equipment.

Ensure that proper equipment and materials are present at the corresponding work site.

Replace service wires and connections; install meters and perform connection of service; install and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, instruments, relays and controls and related substation equipment.

Perform maintenance on the transmission system when energized and de-energized and in substations; provide assistance in the repair of streetlights.

Operate and use a variety of equipment including hydraulic, hand and power tools, trucks, bucket trucks, truck mounted cranes, forklifts, wire pulling equipment, trenchers, voltage meters, transits, backhoe / front-end loader, skid steer, vacuum excavation and hot line equipment.

Building and site construction /maintenance including basic structural, electrical, drainage, concrete removal and installation, painting, mowing and snow removal.

Assist in testing and maintaining control equipment used for remote operation of the water and electrical distribution systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Install, repair and maintain a variety of electrical equipment used in underground transmission and distribution systems, including padmount transformers, substations, and distribution and control wiring and cables.

Install conduit, conductors and other associated hardware and protective devices for underground electrical systems.

Install transformers and check voltages; assemble and activate electrical components.

Survey, excavate and prepare installation site for placement of pads, ducts, conduits and related equipment; install and maintain distribution and control wiring and cables.

Install, maintain, test and repair transformers; repair and rebuild bushings, switches, tap changers, and related equipment in aerial and padmounted transformers; assist in PCB testing.

Assist with the building and repair of substation structures and related transmission equipment.

Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery and tools; ensure that service vehicles are equipped to respond to emergency situations.

Respond to service calls concerning power outages and various electrical problems; work to correct power outages and electrical problems. May be required to be on stand-by.

Observe all established safety standards while performing work including the wearing of safety apparel, proper placement of work barricades and warning signs and grounding of machinery and equipment.

Ensure that proper equipment and materials are present at the corresponding work site.

Replace service wires and connections; install meters and perform connection of service; install and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, instruments, relays and controls and related substation equipment.

Perform maintenance on the transmission system in substations; provide assistance in the repair and maintenance of streetlights.

Operate and use a variety of equipment including hydraulic, hand and power tools, trucks, bucket trucks, truck mounted cranes, forklifts, wire pulling equipment, trenchers, voltage meters, transits, backhoe / front-end loader, skid steer, vacuum excavation and hot line equipment.

Building and site construction /maintenance including basic structural, electrical, drainage, concrete removal and installation, painting, mowing and snow removal.

Assist in testing and maintaining control equipment used for remote operation of the water and electrical distribution systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices.

Advanced applications of electrical theory.

Names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on maintenance vehicles.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

Learn techniques and procedures used in working on energized and de-energized lines and services.

Learn proper pole climbing techniques.

Learn to identify voltage levels and types of power lines.

Lift and/or move heavy weights.

Perform work during adverse weather conditions.

Perform work from ladders, scaffolds, bucket trucks, and related man lifts at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces, including vaults and manholes.

Learn to install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems.

Read and interpret maps and schematic diagrams.

Drive and operate all assigned vehicles.

Learn to install and terminate underground primary and secondary.

Learn to perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three phase primary.

Learn meter installation and operational characteristics and techniques.

Develop a working knowledge of the planning of underground line extensions, easements and construction types.

Perform work on streetlights.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Learn to perform locates - with reference to documented primary and documented and undocumented secondary lines.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices.

Advanced applications of electrical theory.

Names, uses and locations of materials and line equipment stored on maintenance vehicles.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Advanced applications of electrical theory.

Techniques and procedures used in working on energized primary line, secondary line, and secondary services.

Proper pole climbing techniques.

Proper installation practices and maintenance techniques of transformers and capacitor banks.

Meter installation techniques used in primary and secondary rated metering.

Assist with the planning of distribution system, easements and construction types.

Ability to:

Learn techniques and procedures used in working on energized and de-energized lines and services.

Identify voltage levels and types of power lines.

Lift and/or move heavy weights.

Perform work during adverse weather conditions.

Perform work from ladders, scaffolds, bucket trucks, and related man lifts at varying heights above ground level and in confined spaces, including vaults and manholes.

Install and terminate underground primary and secondary.

Install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems.

Read and understand maps, blueprints and drawings.

Perform work on energized and de-energized single phase primary and three phase primary.

Perform work on streetlights.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Perform locates - with reference to documented primary and documented and undocumented secondary lines.

Identify voltage levels and types of power lines.

Install conduit, conductors, transformers and other associated hardware and protective devices needed for overhead and underground electrical systems.

Trim trees in a manner not harmful to the tree.

Anyone hired after January 1, 2014 is required to have the ability to climb power poles.

Supplemental Information

Wireworker/Lineworker I

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of experience as a journeyman electrician, or graduate of a certified 2 year lineworker school or documented electrical experience.

Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required, supplemented by training in electrical work.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire.

Possession of, a valid Journeyman electrical License or a Journeyman Lineworker Card, or a graduate of a certified 2 year lineworker school or documented experience of the same level.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate, valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid within six (6) months of hire.

Wireworker/Lineworker II

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of experience comparable to that of a Wireworker I in the City of Grand Island.

Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required, supplemented by training in electrical work. Satisfactory completion of Merchant Program or an approved equal.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months of hire.

Possession of, a valid Journeyman electrical License or a Journeyman Lineworker Card, or documented experience of the same level.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate, valid certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid within six (6) months of hire.

Both Positions:

Working Hours:

May to the end of September: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (excludes holiday weeks)

October to May: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

On-call as needed.

Residency:

All Distribution, Engineering, Dispatch, Transmission/Substation Division Personnel must live within a 30-minute driving distance of 1116 W. North Front Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. The shortest route available on Google maps will be used to determine commute time.

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.

Other:

Candidates are subject to a background check.

Rates Effective January 1, 2026 and are**subject to change.

This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following one full calendar month of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer's group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.

The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3400/$5900 deductible)

• Employee only $ 29.78
• Employee 2/4 $ 85.22
• Employee and Family $173.97

The semi-monthly premiums for the Traditional PPO Plan: ($1000/$2000 deductible)

• Employee only $121.30
• Employee 2/4 $228.04
• Employee and Family $354.94

DENTAL INSURANCE: Delta Dental coverage provided to employee and dependents. The employee is responsible for a portion of the premium. $5.31 for Single, $10.49 for Emp. 2/4 or $21.78 for Family semi-monthly.

VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.

LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employee ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance available for employee and dependents through payroll deduction.

RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan. 7% of gross earnings, City contributes 8%. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.

DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $23,500/year.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee's salary should he/she becomes disabled.

CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.

VEBA PLAN (HRA): MidAmerica. Health reimbursement plan to be used for post-employment medical expenses. Contributions of $20 per pay period are made by the City.

PAID VACATION: Upon completion of six months of continuous service, an employee will have 40 hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional 40 hours in the first 6 months following the introductory period. (96 hours in years 2 – 4; 120 hours in years 5 – 6; 128 hours in years 7 - 8; 136 hours in years 9 - 10; 144 hours in years 11 – 12; 152 hours in year 13; 160 in years 14 – 19; 180 hours in years 20 – 24; 200 hours in years 25 and beyond.)

PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine holidays and three personal leave days. If hired on or after April 1st, personal leave will be available October 1st.

MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours per month which is cumulative to a maximum of 1,106 hours.