Journeyworker (DOL Journeyman)

　　Liberty Hill, TX, US, 78642

　　$41.16 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

　　Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

　　PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Liberty Hill District Office – 10625 West Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

　　Position open until filled.

　　Position Summary

　　This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1, 2, 3 and 4

　　Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment

　　Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment

　　Correct and/or report problems and observed hazards

　　Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment

　　Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages

　　Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment

　　Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from aerial device

　　Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device

　　Participate in and successfully complete scheduled training

　　Assist in the training of others

　　Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations

　　Collect delinquent accounts

　　Must be available for and participate in Call-Out duty

　　Must be available to work various shifts

　　Responsible for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines

　　Maintain construction standards and acceptable specifications

　　Lead and/or monitor job briefings and tail board meetings

　　Approve purchasing invoices, work orders and focus on efficiency and cost controls

　　Maintain a safe and reliable system for members and the general public

　　Maintain and promote a safe work environment for employees

　　Manage construction project completion

　　Participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty

　　Update the UC mapping system

　　Participate in the process for damage claims

　　Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions

　　Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

　　Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management

　　Discuss job performance problems with supervisor to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems

　　Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies Instruct and supervise subordinates in the absence of the Construction/Service Supervisor

　　Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff

　　Develop and review operating procedures

　　Establish work priorities and activities

　　Coordinate activities with other departments

　　Conduct and participate in safety meetings

　　• Maintain the security of confidential information

　　• Stay abreast of advances in technology

　　• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

　　• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

　　Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

　　A range of leadership activities, training, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, and ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting

　　Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

　　Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

　　Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes

　　Knowledge of electric power industry construction standards

　　Knowledge of voltage testing equipment

　　Skilled in monitoring and managing performance

　　Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

　　Skilled in time management

　　Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

　　Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems

　　Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor to assigned apprentice

　　Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

　　Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

　　Ability to teach employees to set up and disseminate information from various types of voltage testing equipment

　　Ability to train and teach employees the art of troubleshooting and the safe, timely manner of power restoration; including substation, distribution lines and residential lines

　　Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)

　　High School Diploma or equivalent

　　Successful completion of DOL program requirements for Journeyworker

　　Valid Texas Class A CDL

　　Physical Demands and Work Environment

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

　　The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

　　The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds

　　The employee may be required to travel

　　The employee must be available for call out duty

　　The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment

　　The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions

　　The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

　　Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

　　This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

　　This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

　　Pedernales Electric Cooperative will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

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