Summary

To personally perform in a supervised/unsupervised setting and/or while directing employees as assigned, diversified work of constructing and repairing electric distribution facilities of all classes and voltage, including energized lines and structures and equipment involved in the distribution of electricity to provide the most economical and reliable service to member/consumers while complying with SVEC policies and procedures.

Reporting

• Reports to: Operations Supervisor
• Supports: Lead Lineman
• Directs: May informally direct 1 or 2 employees as assigned

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified work, including but not limited to the construction, installation, maintenance, and removal of structures, equipment, underground or overhead, energized, and de-energized electric lines, of all classes and voltages.
• Work with the Work Management & Design Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Lead Linemen, Utility Men, Linemen, System Operators, AMI Technician, Electric Technicians, Member Service Representatives and others as required to perform problem solving and troubleshooting as a first responder for member and power quality concerns involving problems with, but not limited to, transformer banks, regulators, line capacitors, oil circuit reclosures, service conductors and meters, on both energized and de-energized lines.
• Communicate as required with member-owners in the field while performing the duties of a lineman.
• Complete all associated paperwork and recordkeeping to ensure that the work completed in the field is timely and accurately provided for input into the Cooperative’s information systems.
• Perform restoration to member-owners or initiates procedures to restore service during and after hours.
• Aid and assist in the training of other team members.
• Responsible for vehicle, tools, and other SVEC equipment assigned for his/her use.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Documentation of completion of an approved Lineman Training Program that certifies the employee as a journeyman lineman.
• Documentation of completion of SVEC approved training.
• Demonstrate an expertise in specific installation and operation of power system equipment.
• Experience in Rural Electrification is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s license, Class A.
• Must obtain and hold forklift and flagman certification in the state of Virginia.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to maintain professionalism and control under all circumstances.
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and is able to operate SVEC vehicles.
• Must become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. Must also be skilled in the use of safety equipment.
• Ability to handle the challenge of operating efficiently under a very flexible schedule due to the number of unanticipated and unplanned requests for services from the various individuals, departments, and outside contacts with whom this position is involved.
• Leadership ability and the ability to motivate peers toward goal achievement.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must be of high integrity and possess good working habits.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, public, and especially members during and after hours as first responder.
• Must participate in SVEC’s scheduled On-Call program.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Requirements

• Participation in SVEC job safety and training programs, relevant workshops, seminars and other SVEC sponsored courses and events.
• Must be able to use office equipment including telephone, computer, and other systems and related software in the performance of position responsibilities.
• Must be able and available, during any and all types of weather conditions, to work weekends, holidays, evenings and other times outside normal duty hours to assist in service restoration and other emergencies that may arise or when the workload demands.
• Must always maintain an operating telephone or personal communication device at his/her place of residence. Ability to contact the telephone or personal communication device must be made available to SVEC for the purpose of contacting the manager to conduct legitimate routine and/or emergency business.
• This position involves primarily outside work and may require occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 130 pounds or more, and routine lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• This position also requires routine walking, standing, some pulling, pushing, stooping, kneeling, climbing of poles and structures, and exposure to dirt and water, under all weather conditions.
• Residency requirement: Must make his/her residence within forty (40) minutes legal driving time to the district office where he/she is assigned.  This is an employment requirement that must be adhered to within 6 months of hire or transfer. In the event this is not complied to his/her employment with the Cooperative will be terminated without notice.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

About Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative

Chartered in 1936, SVEC maintains over 8,100 miles of electric lines and serves more than 97,000 member accounts in the counties of Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Highland (all), Page (all), Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren in Virginia, and the city of Winchester (all). Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative was the first electric cooperative chartered in Virginia. SVEC is governed by a democratically elected 10-member board of directors. Each year, at SVEC’s annual meeting, directors are elected by members. Directors serve four-year terms.

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