LINE WORKERDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves participation in theinstallation and continuing maintenance of a municipal electric power system transmission anddistribution lines. Duties are performed under general supervision according to establishedpractices with strict adherence to safety rules. Direct supervision may be exercised over LineHelpers. A Line Worker does related work as required.T YPICAL W ORK A CTIVITIES :Sets utility poles for electric power transmission lines;Sets guy wire and pole systems;Create all types of polyphase transformer installations;Do phasing and phase rotation on polyphase circuits;Strings electric power lines and repairs storm damage;Installs and repairs service drops, transformers, crossarms, insulators and other equipment;Trims and cuts trees in the path of lines;Installs and maintains street lights;Operates aerial bucketDrives department motor vehicles;Install, remove, connect, or disconnect electric recording meters and services;FULL PERFORMANCE K OWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONALC HARACTERISTICS : Good knowledge of the principles and practices of electric power systeminstallation and maintenance; good knowledge of electrical circuit maintenance safety practices;ability to climb poles and work in high places; ability to work during inclement weather; ability towork from plans and specifications; ability to operate various types of large equipment, includingboom trucks, bucket trucks, forklifts, trenching equipment, backhoes and other pieces of line constructionequipment; ability to follow oral and written instructions; manual dexterity;mechanical aptitude; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of theposition.Experience with electrical circuits greater than 480 voltsReference CheckDrug Screening