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Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 35M00000242
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 09/14/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple Power Line Specialist positions in the Electric Utility Division. The Street Lighting Department maintains and services over 32,000 streetlights, over 310 miles of overhead and underground wiring that directly supply the power to the street lighting system. The incumbents will be responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance and support of the Electric Utility Street Lighting Distribution system and all related infrastructure components.
This position is considered Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent isrequired to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or
hazardous conditions or inclement weather.
The individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call as
needed.
Duties include but are not limited to
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of related OSHA and safety regulations. Demonstrated experience working with high voltage utility system. Knowledge of electricity, wiring, circuits, transformers, cables and power lines. Experience maintaining streetlight circuits. An ability to read and understand technical drawings and blueprints. Demonstrated ability to work at significant heights. Demonstrated ability to work safely around low and high voltage wires. Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements while following safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to think critically and decide the best way to address a problem; recognizing issues and proactively troubleshooting the identified problem; and understanding the steps required for problem resolutions and workarounds. Effective communication skills.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?
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Are you able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays?
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Are you available to work overtime and/or on call work hours?
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Do you have a valid VA driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days?
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Do you have a valid CDL license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Can you work in confined spaces?
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Do you have two to five years of experience working with powerlines as a Journeyman/Lineman?
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Do you have at least two years of experience installing transformers and other utility distribution components and poles (i.e., cutouts, fusing, insulators, re-closures, switches, crossarms etc.)?
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Do you have experience installing overhead and underground wires and cables?
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Do you have at least two years of experience reading and understanding technical drawings and blueprints?
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Do you have a good working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of secondary and primary electric utility power distribution lines and systems?
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Are you familiar with the safety procedures and the equipment used with high voltage utility lines and systems?
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What is your understanding of the safety procedures involved with high voltage utility systems? Please describe.
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What equipment have you used while working with high voltage utility systems and troubleshooting?
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Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 35M00000242
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 09/14/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple Power Line Specialist positions in the Electric Utility Division. The Street Lighting Department maintains and services over 32,000 streetlights, over 310 miles of overhead and underground wiring that directly supply the power to the street lighting system. The incumbents will be responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance and support of the Electric Utility Street Lighting Distribution system and all related infrastructure components.
This position is considered Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent isrequired to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or
hazardous conditions or inclement weather.
The individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call as
needed.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Installing overhead and underground wires and cables.
- Making terminations, installing transformers and all types of poles.
- Troubleshooting electrical distribution grids and substations.
- Pole climbing.
- Working in confined spaces.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of related OSHA and safety regulations. Demonstrated experience working with high voltage utility system. Knowledge of electricity, wiring, circuits, transformers, cables and power lines. Experience maintaining streetlight circuits. An ability to read and understand technical drawings and blueprints. Demonstrated ability to work at significant heights. Demonstrated ability to work safely around low and high voltage wires. Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements while following safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to think critically and decide the best way to address a problem; recognizing issues and proactively troubleshooting the identified problem; and understanding the steps required for problem resolutions and workarounds. Effective communication skills.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED with specialized vocational training.
- Requires Journeyman/Lineman card.
- Two years working with high voltage power lines.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record .
- A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you available to work overtime and/or on call work hours?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have a valid VA driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have a valid CDL license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's/Advanced degree
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Can you work in confined spaces?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have two to five years of experience working with powerlines as a Journeyman/Lineman?
- Yes
- No
11
Do you have at least two years of experience installing transformers and other utility distribution components and poles (i.e., cutouts, fusing, insulators, re-closures, switches, crossarms etc.)?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you have experience installing overhead and underground wires and cables?
- Yes
- No
13
Do you have at least two years of experience reading and understanding technical drawings and blueprints?
- Yes
- No
14
Do you have a good working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of secondary and primary electric utility power distribution lines and systems?
- Yes
- No
15
Are you familiar with the safety procedures and the equipment used with high voltage utility lines and systems?
- Yes
- No
16
What is your understanding of the safety procedures involved with high voltage utility systems? Please describe.
17
What equipment have you used while working with high voltage utility systems and troubleshooting?
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