Electrical lineworker jobs in Florida

About the role

This is a Non-Exempt, Full-Time non-bargaining position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly range of $42.18 - $49.76. This position will work out of the Utilities Building located at 1900 2 nd Avenue North, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. This is skilled journeyman level work in the construction, maintenance, extension and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines and sub-stations in accordance with standard trade practices. Employees frequently work at heights with high tension lines under unfavorable weather conditions. Work is usually performed under the supervision of a Line Foreman; however, employees may be assigned to emergency trouble spots, in which case they work independently or with a subordinate. Work is subject to inspection by a Line foreman while in progress and upon completion for quality and adherence to safety precautions.

What you'll bring

• Graduation from a recognized high school or possession of a recognized equivalent certification.
• Completion of a satisfactory apprenticeship as an Apprentice Lineman in the erection, maintenance, extension and repair of overhead and underground electrical line systems, or any combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida CDL class license.
• Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
• Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.
• Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.
• Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment.
• Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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