Journeyman Electrical Lineworker in Eastsound, WA for Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) (2024)

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This is a bargaining unit position which is responsible for construction, maintenance and operation of the overhead and underground transmission and distribution system for Orcas Power & Light Cooperative in Eastsound, WA. May be located on San Juan, Orcas or Lopez Island.

The primary function of an employee in this class is to install and maintain all classes of overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines and substation and to respond to 24-hour standby call outs and 'on call' duty. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees within the department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, employees, contractors, and the public.

The work is performed under the direct supervision of the foreman or general foreman, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

Essential job functions:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs primary and secondary conductors and equipment on electric
  transmission, distribution and substations;
• Investigates outages and responds to 24 hour standby call outs and 'on call' duty;
• Climbs ladders, utility poles and uses other overhead devices necessary to access electric
  lines;
• Works in ditches, vaults and other underground situations necessary to access conduit and
  electric lines;
• Is familiar with OPALCO construction standards and able to construct facilities to these
  standards;
• Is familiar with safety rules and regulations and able to operate in a safe and efficient manner
  to safeguard himself, coworkers, and the general public;
• Is familiar with OPALCO billing and service policies and able to answer basic questions
  concerning these;
• Performs maintenance and repairs on submarine cables;
• Maintains records of operating equipment, including reclosers, substations and vehicles;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning
  work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or
  improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Supervises and trains apprentices;
• Under emergency conditions is in charge of a repair crew;
• Installs and removes meters and other tasks assigned to a serviceman;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of RUS overhead and underground construction practices and
  requirements and OPALCO tariffs;
• Thorough knowledge of applicable NESC rules;
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for electric distribution
  and transmission operation and maintenance;
• Good knowledge of electrical theory;
• Good knowledge of switching procedures during power outages and emergencies;
• Ability to read and interpret designs and specifications related to electric distribution and
  transmission, substations and fiber optics;
• Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions
• Ability to respond to on call, standby and other emergency conditions and perform
  emergency service;
• Skill in the use of hand tools and heavy equipment;
• Skill in working on energized and de-energized electric lines;
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and
  non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;