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The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has one opening for a Lineworker Leader in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $67.23
Position Summary
In addition to performing Line Worker functions as outlined below, the Line Worker Leader will be responsible for ensuring that all proper work procedures are followed; that all performed according to established safety standards; that all BWL polices are adhered to; that customers are properly communicated with; that paperwork is properly filled out; and that any unusual incidents are reported to the Manager of T&D Construction or a Lead Electric Construction and Maintenance Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Job Specifications:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $67.23
Position Summary
In addition to performing Line Worker functions as outlined below, the Line Worker Leader will be responsible for ensuring that all proper work procedures are followed; that all performed according to established safety standards; that all BWL polices are adhered to; that customers are properly communicated with; that paperwork is properly filled out; and that any unusual incidents are reported to the Manager of T&D Construction or a Lead Electric Construction and Maintenance Supervisor.
Essential Functions
- Ensures that all proper work procedures are followed and that all work is performed according to established safety standards.
- Ensures that all Board policies are followed.
- Properly communicates with customers and contractors.
- Fills out necessary paperwork.
- Reports any unusual problems to management.
- Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines.
- Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, minicrane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc.
- Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, rotohammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hotsticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc.
- Works with various types of equipment including single- and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, reclosures, switches, cutouts, padmount transformers, padmount switchgear, switching modules, concrete pads, etc.
- Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms, requiring wearing of line worker body belt, harness, and other safety equipment.
- Perform other related duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.
- Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment.
- Attends all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or Governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
Job Specifications:
- Must be Journey Line Worker.
- Must have and maintain a valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A endorsement.
- Must pass Line Worker Leader Assessment process within last five years.
- Works aloft 70% of time.
- Operates different types of trucks and equipment.
- Stands and walks on uneven terrain 20% of time.
- Must be able to communicate emergency information.
- Works with and around high voltages.
- Good peripheral vision and depth perception necessary to perform job.
- Considerable climbing and working from poles up to 130' and working from steel platforms.
- Lifts up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Temperature and humidity extremes.
- Dust and noise levels can be high.
- Must work in inclement weather.
- Occasional exposure to confined spaces.
- Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 matches up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER