City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Electrical Utility Line Worker

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMarietta, GA, USA$37.42 - $52.66In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have completed a formal apprentice line worker program with at least five years of verifiable experience and successfully complete all sections of the comprehensive line worker test within the first 30 days of employment.
For lateral entry at step one, be a certified Line Worker with at least five years of verifiable Line Worker experience and a CDL, and successfully complete written and field tests within 30 days of initial employment.
For lateral entry at step three, be a certified Line Worker with at least seven years of verifiable advanced Line Worker experience and a CDL, and successfully complete written and field tests within 30 days of initial employment.
Meet all job qualification standards required by APPA, OSHA, NESC, and Marietta Power.
Have a working knowledge of overhead line work, including three-phase and single-phase transformers, reclosers, capacitor banks, and sectionalizers.
Have a working knowledge of underground line work, including termination of primary cables, three-phase and single-phase transformers, switching cubicles, and fault locating and repairing, including switch out, isolation, and grounding.
Have knowledge and skill in using tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical line work.
Know and apply safety methods and equipment used to work with live electrical lines.
Be able to work around high-voltage lines without direct supervision.
Know how to climb poles and work at various heights.
Be able to apply basic math to job-related calculations.
Be able to communicate verbally with subordinates, supervisors, and engineers to provide technical assistance, training, or suggestions to improve work quality and efficiency.
Be able to read, understand, and apply related code and specification manuals, including APPA and National Electric Safety Codes.
Be able to understand and respond to written job orders and accurately interpret blueprints.
Have a valid Georgia Flagging certification and First Aid and CPR certification, or obtain them within the work test period.
Be able to obtain ITS certification within the work test period.
Weigh no more than 280 pounds due to equipment weight limitations and safety requirements.
Submit to a drug screen, physical exam, and background inquiry as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Rebuild, install, and repair electrical and fiber optic lines used in the Marietta Power service area, performing increasingly advanced technical work as advancement occurs within the Line Worker pay step program.
Transfer live electrical primaries from one pole to another.
Install and connect single-phase transformers and build three-phase transformer banks.
Install overhead and underground residential and commercial services and residential meters.
Run new overhead lines or replace old lines with new ones.
Operate trenchers, backhoes, fault-locating equipment, bucket trucks, air compressors, and related equipment as needed.
Repair and install overhead and underground streetlights.
Locate underground primary and secondary lines.
Locate and repair faults in underground primary and secondary lines.
Replace poles and equipment damaged by weather or accidents, or as otherwise needed.
Perform substation operation and maintenance as assigned based on training level, and maintain current knowledge of distribution substation feeders and primary circuits.
Submit daily activity reports, timecards, warehouse material lists, and other reports.
Clean and inspect live power line equipment, rubber safety equipment, and an assigned work truck and equipment, and advise the immediate supervisor of broken or damaged tools, vehicles, or other equipment.
Verify fuse sizes for design and engineering personnel.
Serve on call one week at a time on a rotating basis and remain available for on-call and overtime work.
Reconnect electrical service after hours for customers disconnected for non-payment.
May serve as crew leader based on training and experience in the absence of the Foreperson.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Desired Qualifications

Be a high school graduate or have a GED.

Rate of Pay: $37.42 - $52.66
Status: Open Until Filled

The employee is responsible for the rebuilding, installing, or repairing of all electrical lines and fiber optic lines used in the Marietta Power service area. This position is a certified Line Worker that has completed a formal apprentice program a minimum of four years training and successfully passed a comprehensive Line Worker examination. The employee is expected to demonstrate competency in all areas of line work and progressively perform more advanced technical skills as the employee advances within Line Worker pay step program. New hires entering into this position are considered “at will.”

The employee is expected to perform more advanced activities of the following activities as they advance within the step program.

Transfers live electrical primaries from one pole to another.
Installs and connects single phase transformers and builds three phase transformer banks.
Installs overhead and underground residential and commercial services, as well as residential meters.
Runs new overhead lines or replaces old lines with new ones.
Operates trenchers and backhoes, fault locating equipment, bucket trucks, air compressors, and related equipment as needed.
Repairs and installs overhead and underground streetlights.
Locates underground primary and secondary lines.
Locates and repairs faults in the primary and secondary lines underground.
Replaces poles and equipment as needed or damaged by weather or accidents.
Provides substation operation and maintenance assigned based on training level. Maintains current knowledge of distribution substation feeders and primary circuits.
Submits various reports including daily activity reports, timecards, warehouse material list, etc.
Cleans and inspects live power line equipment, rubber safety equipment, and an assigned work truck and equipment. Advises immediate supervisor of broken or damaged tools, vehicles, and other equipment.
Verifies fuse sizes for design and engineering personnel.
Serves on call, one week at a time on a rotating basis. Maintains availability for “on call” and overtime work.
Reconnects electrical service after hours for customers cut off for non-payment.
Performs other related duties as assigned
May be assigned crew leader based on training and experience in the absence of the Foreperson.
Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED.
Must weigh no more than 280 lbs. due to the weight limitations and safety requirements of the equipment.
Must have completed a formal apprentice line worker program with a minimum of five years verifiable experience and successfully complete all sections of the comprehensive line worker test within the first 30 days of employment. Lateral entry for Line Workers above step one.
Certified Line Workers with a minimum of 5 years verifiable Line Worker experience and a CDL will be initially compensated at step one and may be advanced up to step 3 depending on length and quality of experience after successful completion of written and field tests within 30 days of initial employment. Certified Line Workers with a minimum of 7 years of verifiable advanced Line Worker experience and a CDL will be initially compensated at step 3 and may be advanced up to step 5 depending on length and quality of experience after successful completion of the written and field tests within 30 days of initial employment. For further details on the lateral entry program pay policy will be provided in the interview or upon request.
Must meet all job qualification standards required by APPA, OSHA, NESC, and Marietta Power.
Must have a working knowledge of overhead line work including transformers (three phase and single phase), reclosers, capacitor banks, and sectionlizers.
Must have a working knowledge of underground line work including termination of primary cables, three phase and single-phase transformers, switching cubicles, fault locating and repairing (including switch out, isolates, and grounding).
Knowledge and skill using all tools, materials and equipment used in electrical line working.
Knowledge and application of the safety methods, and equipment used to work with live electrical lines.
Ability to work around high voltage lines without direct supervision.
Knowledge, skill and ability in climbing poles and working at various heights.
Ability to apply basic math in making job related calculations
Ability to communicate verbally with subordinates, BLW supervisors and engineers, to provide technical assistance, training, or make suggestions to simplify job and increase work quality and efficiency.
Ability to read, understand and apply all related code and specification manuals including the APPA and National Electric Safety Codes.
Ability to understand and respond to written job orders and accurately interpret blueprints.
Must have a valid Georgia Flagging certification, First Aid and CPR certification or obtain within work test period.
Ability to obtain ITS certification within work test period.

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam, & background inquiry.

About the Company

City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Marietta provides local government services to residents and businesses, including utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, road maintenance, parks, public safety, and planning and economic development. Services are delivered through city departments overseen by a City Manager under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. It differentiates itself through integrated service delivery, a clear governance structure, and active economic development programs that support both large employers and small businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve the community’s character, and foster local economic growth.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 1834

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