Underground Crew Leader

Job Description

Underground Crew Leader (877)

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and four years of journey-level Lineman/Linewoman experience performing duties that include the installation and maintenance of underground electrical distribution equipment and substructures, at least one year of which must be at the Line Crew Leader level. At least one year of the above experience must be with the City of Santa Clara. An additional three years of journey-level Lineman/Linewoman experience with the City of Santa Clara may substitute for the Line Crew Leader experience.

License

Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license is required.

Typical Duties

Supervises Underground Construction Crew in the construction and maintenance of underground distribution and transmission lines; supervises and assists a crew in the construction of electrical distribution and transmission systems consisting of duct work, cables, transformers, switches and other auxiliary equipment; supervises and assists in the setting of power and street light poles, manholes, and vaults; supervises and assists in the changing of circuits, transferring of services; installs transformers, vacuum switches, capacitors, and other distribution equipment; repairs, removes, and replaces defective electric cables, poles, and related equipment; climbs poles as required; supervises and conducts the on-the-job training of Line Crew Leader, Lineman/Linewoman, Lineman/Linewoman Apprentice, Electric Equipment Operator, Electric Utility Helper Driver, Electric Utility Helper, or other assigned personnel in the approved methods and practices of electrical underground construction and maintenance work; inspects for unsafe working conditions and takes steps to remedy them or reports them to higher authority; confers with and advises supervisor concerning projected work schedules, necessary materials and crew requirements; prepares routine time and material reports; assists or leads in various training programs, including first aid and safety training; evaluates the performance of personnel under his/her supervision; does other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the: construction and maintenance of underground duct systems; tools and materials commonly used in underground and overhead electrical line work; necessary safety precautions used in working in and around confined spaces, high voltage substations, high voltage underground and overhead circuits and equipment; applicable laws, codes and safety orders covering electrical utility work. Knowledge of the principles of electrical theory and methods, equipment and materials used in constructing and connecting residential, commercial and industrial circuits, and substation equipment. Ability to climb poles and perform difficult electrical work under hazardous conditions. Superior ability to: read and interpret blueprints and drawings; organize, supervise and train others in electrical work; understand, follow and issue complex oral and written instructions. Good ability to keep simple time and material records.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision of the Electric General Foreman/Forewoman, Field Foreman/Forewoman or other supervision as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Has immediate control and responsibility for one or more underground construction crew(s); supervises Line Crew Leaders, Linemen/Linewomen, Line Truck Drivers, Electric Utility Equipment Operators, Electric Utility Helper/Drivers, Electric Utility Helpers and other assigned personnel.

Special Conditions

Incumbents of this class may be required to work unusual hours in emergencies and be available on an "on-call" basis.

Approved, July 1995