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General Purpose
This position works with other line personnel on BED's underground and overhead distribution system, with the primary focus of responsibility on locating underground cables.
Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade 11: $26.58 - $43.57 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote / week
Essential Job Functions
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [email protected] .
This position works with other line personnel on BED's underground and overhead distribution system, with the primary focus of responsibility on locating underground cables.
Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade 11: $26.58 - $43.57 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote / week
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for safely and accurately locating BED’s underground electrical conductors (Dig Safe).
- Assist crew members with switching and tagging within BED’s distribution system.
- Assist the crews in the safe installation, maintenance and removal of underground and overhead lines, equipment, and apparatus.
- Respond to and assist in the repair of various underground distribution disturbances.
- Read, understand, and use distribution feeder maps to locate, install, maintain, and assist in the repair of the distribution system.
- Build and repair low voltage splices, joints, and connections.
- Assist with land surveys for determination of boundary lines, assemble field data and make survey calculations.
- Re-inventory BED's overhead and underground distribution plant and other utility attachments, via pictures and field-collected data.
- Renumber poles as needed.
- Locate newly set poles, utility holes, and conduit system via GPS readings of State Plane Coordinates.
- Inspect BED construction projects performed by contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, codes, standards, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
- High school diploma with a minimum of three years of experience in an electric utility distribution system, or three years as a licensed electrician.
- Must possess a cable locating certificate or have the ability to obtain certification.
- Working knowledge of electric utility standards and the National Electric Safety Code.
- Must be proficient in the use of underground locating equipment and distribution feeder maps.
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain a commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Ability to maintain a high degree of competency in BED’s distribution system and operating techniques.
- Ability to review, comprehend and comply with BED standards, safety rules and personnel policies, and Vermont Dig Safe regulations.
- Ability to wear safety equipment will be required (e.g., safety glasses, hard hat, rubber gloves, rubber sleeves, rescue harness, heavy construction boots, hearing protection, etc.).
- Ability to work in a variety of (extreme) climate conditions required.
- Must be able to work in high voltage and confined space environments.
- Must be able to listen to and appropriately react to a supervisor's constructive criticism and incorporate said criticism to improve performance.
- Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
- Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
- Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [email protected] .
