Line Supervisor - ES4003 - ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Line Supervisor
Position ID: ES4003
Department/Division: Electric/Operations
Reports to: Line Superintendent
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: Yes
Definition: Responsible for maintaining electric distribution system for the City of Denton
Key Responsibilities:
Oversees daily job duties of Operations Maintenance crews and Senior Lineman (Troubleman)
Safely leads work team in the construction and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution system
Enforces departmental safety programs and instructs team members in proper work procedures
Assists journeyman and apprentice lineman as needed
Works with engineering on projects and job orders
Confirms switching orders from system operations
Works with trouble men and system operations to execute switching orders
Programs capacitor controllers
Keeps track of maintenance schedule for operations equipment
Sets up line locates for pole installation and underground equipment to be replaced
Completes redlines to GIS for changes to electric system
Works with customers on electric issues and complaints
Retrieves police reports on damage to electric system
Troubleshoots the electric system and makes needed repairs in a cost-effective manner
Reads blue prints for the jobs and turns in an “as built” when jobs are complete
Requests supplies as needed
Performs performance reviews and discipline procedures when needed
Maintains reasonable telephone contact with departmental representatives at all hours as necessary
Substitutes for the Electric Operations Line Superintendent as needed
Maintains records as needed
Portrays a positive image to employees, customers, developers, contractors and the general public
Works with distribution customers, developers and contractors in an efficient manner
Makes presentations at meetings
Additional Duties:
Assists Operations Line superintendent with the present or future budget when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with ten years of electric utility experience to include at least 5 years as a journeyman
Completion of a valid 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship program that is recognized by the Department of labor or the equivalent
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license within 30 days of hire per state law)
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Demonstrates computer proficiency
Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and the ability to apply all safety rules
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
Ability to work courteously with other employees and customers
Ability to lead others in job related matters
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license within 60 days of employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to respond within 30 minutes of emergency calls and be able to take standby when name comes up on list.
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: I
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: E
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: N
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of various types of hand and power tools. Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and wear protective gear
such as steel toe boots, gloves, hardhat, safety goggles and hearing protection.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are primarily performed outdoors.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 2/1/2008
Revision Date: 1/8/2013