Job Description

The City of Weatherford's Electric Utility Department is looking to hire an Electric Linemen A. This position will perform work related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of overhead and underground electric systems. If you think you'd be a good fit, we would like to hear from you.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• • Installs, maintains, and removes poles including framing, hardware, guys, and other related materials.
  • Installs, maintains, and removes transformers, capacitors, reclosers, regulators, switchers, conductors, and other electric utility equipment.
  • Installs, maintains, and removes underground conductors, pad-mounted transformers, conduits, vaults, elbows, and other underground electric utility equipment.
  • Operates various types of equipment including forklift, trencher, skid loader, backhoe, mini-excavator, backyard machine, bucket truck, and digger derrick.
  • Responds to, troubleshoots, and repairs overhead and underground customer outages and complaints.
  • Assists with the leading and training of Linemen Helpers and Apprentice Linemen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND five years of overhead and underground electric utility system experience. • Must be a lineman certified to work with voltages up to 15kV. • Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL Driver's license. • Must live within 20 miles of the Parker County Courthouse due to emergency and stand-by requirements. Relocation is required within 180 days of employment if outside the 20 mile radius.

Special Requirements

Applications must be submitted online. Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Candidates selected for employment will be required to pass pre-employment checks depending on the position requirements. Pre-employment checks could include, but not limited to criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The City of Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Weatherford is a strong, progressive community of over 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities just outside of the Fort Worth Metroplex. We are expanding our team to continue our commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy as well as our inclusiveness and diversity.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Relocation,

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