City of Wadsworth Hiring for Powerline Apprentice II at Wadsworth, OH Full Time

CLASSIFICATION: Powerline Apprentice II
STATUS: Full-time, 40 hours per week
WORK LOCATION: Electric Division, City of Wadsworth, Ohio
WORK DAYS/HOURS: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Subject to emergency call-outs on off-shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays.
COMPENSATION: $33.00 per hour.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the immediate supervision of the Power Line Crew Leader or close supervision of an employee of higher classification, assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines, substation equipment which may be energized or de-energized; works independently on any energized single phase lines up to 7200 volts. Also may assist Power Line Journeyman and Power Line Crew Leaders on energized lines carrying up to 70,000 volts. Is responsible for, when required, performing the duties of the jobs of lower classification, in their absence. Performs related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POWER LINE GROUNDMAN: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead energized three phase distribution facilities i.e.: installing and transferring of conductors, (#6 thru #636 MCM or higher), installation and maintenance of transformers, regulators, capacitors, reclosers, secondary and the street light system.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of underground energized three phase distribution facilities i.e.: installation maintenance of ducts, pulling and terminating of underground cables, (#2 thru #1000 MCM or higher), setting transformers, above ground modules, secondary, and the street light system.
• Is able to perform the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead energized single phase distribution facilities i.e.: installing and transferring of conductors, (#6 thru #636 MCM or higher), installation and maintenance of transformers, regulators, capacitors, reclosers, secondary and the street light system.
• Is able to perform the installation, maintenance and repair of underground energized single phase distribution facilities i.e.: installation maintenance of ducts, pulling and terminating of underground cables, (#2 thru #1000 MCM or higher), setting transformers, above ground modules, secondary, and the street light system.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of substation equipment i.e. power transformers, regulators, by-pass switches, installing ducts, pulling and terminating of cables.
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of transmission facilities i.e.: pole setting, framing, wire pulling, motor operator air brakes.
• Assists with the restoration of service i.e.: storm damage, equipment failure, vehicle accidents during regular scheduled hours and callout hours.
• Assists employees of higher classification in operation of auxiliary equipment i.e.: power winches, digger derrick trucks, aerial trucks, trenchless boring machine, backhoes, for moving poles and other equipment through and around energized lines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: The selected candidate must possess all of the following requirements:

• Required to establish residency within 30 minutes of their reporting station.
• Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Must have passed a “CPR” and First Aid Course.
• Completion of training and experience which would indicate possession of knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
• Completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Documentation of being on a stand by callout list.
• Certified climber.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of criminal background checks, employment reference checks, physical examination and a pre-employment drug screen.

The final applicant will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.

If you are a person with a disability and modification to our interview procedures are necessary to accommodate you, we will do so. If contacted for an interview, please advise us of the type of accommodation needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates may submit a resume via e-mail, regular U.S. Mail, fax or in person to:

Tara McCulloch
Human Resources Director
City Hall
120 Maple Street
Wadsworth, OH 44281

Fax (330) 335-2715

Resumes submitted in-person will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

If submitting by E-Mail, PLEASE NOTE:

Documents will only be accepted in a Microsoft Word, “.doc”, “.docx” or Adobe “.PDF” format. Documents sent in other formats will be rejected. If you cannot electronically send your resume in one of these formats, please choose one of the other methods of submission identified above (e.g., U.S. Mail, fax, personal delivery).

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 6, 2022

POSTING DEADLINE: Friday, June 17, 2022*

* Please note that resumes must be received in Human Resources by 4:00 P.M. on the deadline date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Work Location: Multiple Locations