Distribution Electrician II or Distribution Electrician III (Journey Level Lineworker)

Job Description:

Distribution Electrician II or Distribution Electrician III (Journey Level Lineworker)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Distribution Electrician II
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Distribution Electrician III
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Notes to Applicants
This Distribution Electrician III (DE III ) position plays a critical role in executing a distribution maintenance program at Austin Energy. As a properly trained Smart Grid staff member, the DE III helps ensure proper maintenance of the power delivery system is routinely achieved. The DE III performs maintenance of the system which reduces the occurrence of customer outages, power quality issues and ensures timely and effective restoration of service when outages occur.

This position is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all smart grid equipment such as voltage regulators, reclosers, capacitor banks, ATO’s, Vista gear and Trip savers.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Salary is established as an entry rate of pay for this position and is nonnegotiable.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

Assessments:

Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Work Schedule:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule

Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This position is considered an Essential Position.
Job Close Date 01/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing all distribution phases of power line troubleshooting including complex voltage problems.
• Experience with the construction, operation, and troubleshooting of voltage regulators, reclosers, capacitors, ATO’s, Vista Gear and Trip Savers.
• Experience with the operation of smart grid equipment including remote controlled switches and gear.
• Experience with system circuit switching and balancing of distribution circuits.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Distribution Electrician II
Distribution Electrician III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Distribution Electrician II
Distribution Electrician III
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Distribution Electrician II requires: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License within 120 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.

* This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience performing all phases of distribution power line troubleshooting including complex voltage problems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with the construction, operation, and troubleshooting of voltage regulators, reclosers, capacitors, ATO’s, Vista Gear and Trip Savers.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with the operation of smart grid equipment including remote controlled switches and gears.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with system circuit switching and balancing of distribution circuits.
(Open Ended Question)


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