Journeyman
Job Description
Unique Opening
Position: Journeyman
Company: New Braunfels Utilities
Company: New Braunfels Utilities
Job Brief
about the job
position summary. . the journeyman, under general supervision, will lead and perform experienced level tasks in installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical service lines.. . essential duties & responsibilities. .
Experience
Work Highlights and Accomplishments is required
Qualifications
Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of Study: General Studies
Other: Click or tap here to enter text.
Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of Study: General Studies
Other: Click or tap here to enter text.
Job Detail
- Must reside within a thirty-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand maps and drawings
- Demonstrate the ability to locate and identify underground utilities
- Perform hole digging, excavation, pole sets and installations
- Install and maintain overhead, underground and substation equipment
- Understanding of all NBU and APPA Safety guidelines resulting in ability to work on energized and de-energized conductors and equipment
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot primary and secondary conductors
- Ability to perform Distribution circuit switching
- Responsible for tree trimming and vegetation management
- Installation and maintenance of self-contained and instrument metering equipment
- Required to be on call and available for after hours, holidays, and weekend work hours when needed
- Patrols lines and identifies, repairs, and or replaces defective equipment, and corrects any unsafe conditions
- Able to demonstrate and act accordingly with NBU Core Values
- Appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices of NBU’s Handbook
TROUBLESHOOTING
Ability to identify hazards when responding to trouble calls- Ability to locate faults and electrical issues
- Knowledge of Source Controls and Electrical Equipment: Sub Station Breakers, Oil Circuit Re-closures, Capacitor banks, Transformer Banks, and Fuses
Additional Duties
Responsible for effective communications with NBU employees, customers, and vendors - Assist, communicate, and cooperate with other divisions within NBU
- Mentor and direct Apprentices with on the job training and leadership qualities that reflect NBU’s Core Values
- Supervise crew in absence of supervisor or Lead Journeyman
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation for work orders, purchase orders, and other information as assigned
General Responsibilities
Be punctual and on time; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines - Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
- Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
- Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
- Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
- Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
- Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More Field of Study: General Studies
Other: Click or tap here to enter text
Certification And Licensures Requirements
Successful completion of a pole climbing course is required- – Class ‘A’ Texas Commercial Driver’s License is required
- – DOL Certification – Must reside within a forty five minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool ~
