Lineman - Department of Transportation - Chicago Illinois

Company: National Guard Employment Network
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 05/03/2024

Job Description

Under supervision, installs, repairs, and test aerial and underground electrical wires, fixtures, and related equipment and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Installs and connects electrical lines, fiber optics and cables to power sources.
• Splices and terminates copper and fiber optic cables.
• Cuts, bends, and fits conduit into trenches and installs new electrical wire.
• Relocates existing electrical installations and fixtures to facilitate street construction projects.
• Performs voltage test to determine type of wire and level of functionality.
• Locates and repairs breaks in underground electrical lines.
• Removes decayed or broken cable and installs new conduit pipe and cable.
• Assembles and installs electrical fixtures (e.g., light poles, lamps, traffic signal heads and surveillance cameras)
• Tests fire alarm circuits and the timing of traffic signals and streetlamps to ensure proper operation.
• Prepares work activity reports.
• Operates an aerial boom from a line truck to reach aerial wires as required.
• Marks cable locations on streets to prevent damage by other work crews and contractors as required. Additional duties may be required for this position.
  
  Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
  
  THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
  
  Location: 2451 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
  
  ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
  
  The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
  
  Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
  
  Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Lineman apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, or an equivalent combination of education training, and experience. Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
    • A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
    • Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability. WORKING CONDITIONS
      • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
      • Exposure to fumes or dust
      • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., traffic, heavy machinery)
      • Work performed above or below ground levels
      • Work performed using scaffolds and ladders.
      • Work performed at great heights with the use of safety harness. Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following qualifications:
        • Previous work experience with high voltage, i.e., (120volts or 240 volts)
        • Previous work experience making "Live" circuitry repairs while (HOT)
        • Previous work experience with directional drilling and boring More...

              

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