Utility Lineman

CITY OF UNALASKA
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.  
IN HOUSE POSTING:  July 1, 2016
TO THE PUBLIC:  July 1, 2016

Department of Public Utilities is accepting applications for the position of: UTILITY LINEMAN for a well-established power distribution division in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.  Unalaska is a coastal community located in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,300 full-time residents with seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.  Position is open until filled. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  This position functions as a journeyman level lineman who, under direct supervision from the Utility Lineman Chief; is responsible for ensuring electricity is delivered to the City of Unalaska consumers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  Installs and repairs electrical transmission, distribution lines, secondary feeders and service drops. Inspects electrical systems and equipment.  Installs and repairs transformers, primary and secondary vaults, switching stations, section cans, and primary and secondary underground lines. Install and pull conductors through electrical conduit.  Performs cable splices and terminations on wire and cables up to 34,500 volts.  Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments.  Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Working knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment of the electrical trade.  Must have ability to work from sketches, blueprints and manuals.  Have ability to operate mechanized equipment, and make mathematical computations and ability to work under time constraints.  Working knowledge of high voltage testers, pin pointers, high pot machines, meggers, and phase rotation meters.   Have ability to read one-line diagrams, blueprints and schematics to accomplish duties.  Must possess ability to follow standard safety practices. Must have excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of a four-year electrical apprentice program is required. Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  A Journeyman Lineman Certificate of Fitness from the State of Alaska or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.  A valid Alaska CDL class “A” required, with “X” endorsement is preferred.  Willingness to work outside and around high voltage is required.  As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a drug test prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.  All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

NOTICE: If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of the applicant’s Alaska Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver’s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.  Will be required to become a member in good standing with IUOE Local 302 within 30 days following the date of employment.

TO APPLY:  Please submit a City of Unalaska application, and a reference release form.  A complete job description and other necessary forms are available at City Hall, by calling HR at 907-581-1251, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us. Return completed applications to HR in City Hall or by using one of the following methods: Mail to P.O. Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685; e-mail to [email protected]; or fax to 907-581-4469.

UNION POSITION:            $41.69-43.37 per hour                                  Regular Full-Time
                                                                                                                   Excellent Benefits