Giddings, Texas

Bluebonnet is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the state. Since 1939, we've been committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable power to our neighbors in 14 Central Texas counties. Today, we're among the most progressive, technologically advanced utility companies in the country.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that trucks, tools, and assigned equipment are properly used, and maintained.

• Climbs poles and operates out of bucket truck.

• Operate and maintain all line equipment.

• Bypass breakers in substations and downstream devices.

• Preforms transmission switching with Generation and Transmission provider.

• Provides training and leadership for Apprentice Linemen.

• Works on troubleshoots overhead and underground lines in energized and de-energized states.

• Ensures that all safety procedures and precautions are followed.

• Satisfies call-out rotation, duties, and responsibilities.

• Maintains transformer, meter, and light inventory on trucks.

• Provides on-the-job training to trainees and other subordinates and helpers.

• Resides within a reasonable response time distance (approx. 15 minutes) to service area.

• Performs advanced trouble-shooting skills.

• Thorough knowledge and application of cooperative, NESC, NEC, REA, OSHA, state, and other regulatory agency procedures and rules in the performance of all work.

• Thorough knowledge of cooperative departments and procedures which is gained through participation in a cooperative cross-training program.

• Expected to fill in during crew supervisor absences.

• Thorough knowledge of Bluebonnet policies and guidelines.

• Uses experience and independent judgment to research and resolve complex problems related to work orders and member accounts.

• General awareness of current developments in areas of interest to the department.

• Required to be available to work weekends, holidays and non-standard hours as needed, outside of normal call-out rotation.

• Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, members, and vendors at all times.

• Maintain regular attendance; arrives to work on time and is ready to work.

• Use safe work practices at all times and in all situations.

• Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Bluebonnet Red Flag policy.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the utility industry and/or equivalent education.

Licensing and Certification:

• DOL Journeyman Lineworker certification preferred.
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood-borne pathogens.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated thorough understanding (through written Bluebonnet exam) of information found in the NWLC modules, safety manual, Bluebonnet policies and procedures, switching procedures, OSHA and NESC guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills in enterprise systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner; focused on improvement or problem resolution in a constructive, positive, and professional manner.

• Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills that are continuously being developed and enhanced.

• Maintain familiarity with the basic techniques of emergency response including: First Aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens, in order to be prepared to provide emergency treatment to fellow employees and the general public if needed.

• Basic computer skills in the following applications: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, NISC applications, time entry, and work order processing.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Office Equipment including computer, IPad, printer, copier, fax, etc.
• May be required to drive a cooperative vehicle.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• According to established business need, must maintain a mobile phone and appropriate communications plan.

Physical Demands:

• Requires repetitive motion of hands and fingers such as dialing and keyboarding.
• Will work on pole or in bucket, reaches and bends to perform work on the pole usually using hand tools weighing as much as 20 lbs.
• Climbs a pole with belt and equipment or hand tools weighing 40 - 50 lbs.
• Pushes and pulls transformers for proper placement for installation.
• Loads cable and other materials onto truck at warehouse.
• Operates hydraulic or manual tamp when backfilling dirt around poles.
• Clears brush in utility easement.
• Performs some digging when installing underground lines.

Work Environment:

• Extended time spent outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• May work at heights up to 100 + feet above ground.
• Works in no or low light conditions - using hand held lantern or spot lights.
• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy and insect stings.
• Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.
• Required to work alone and on a team.

Applications will be accepted through May 10, 2024

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative,Inc.is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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