City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Substation Electrician Crew Leader |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (70) Skill Craft |
| Class Code: | 12996 | Salary Grade: | ZU3 |
| Approved: | August 20, 2009 | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 |
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| Under general supervision, responsible for leading substation crews in the completion of their daily tasks of electrical repairs, installation and troubleshooting of electrical substations and their components. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Plans, organizes, and schedules crews to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, checking materials ready, performing quality inspections, preparing switching requests, and preparation of as built markups. Monitors task completion, compliance and safety issues. 2. Trains personnel in applying sound electrical maintenance and construction techniques in High, Medium and Low voltage electrical systems. 3. Performs quality inspections of work performed, vehicle inventory, work procedures, one-line books and job sites. 4. Operates tools and equipment to perform repairs, installations, and maintenance of substation electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgears, structures, and switches. 5. Restores electrical systems during emergencies. 6. Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documents. Assists personnel with completing required Drivers Vehicle Condition reports. 7. Assists in completing fault investigations and participates in root cause analysis of fault. 8. Conducts detailed tailboard meetings with crew as needed to ensure awareness of conditions, hazards, and specifics of work to be performed. |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical systems. • Knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of substation equipment • Knowledge of laws, theories, rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance. • Knowledge of City of Austin policy and procedures. • Knowledge of electronic schematics and blueprints sufficient to interpret and modify/design as needed. • Knowledge of local environment requirements for construction and maintenance activities • Skill in estimating time, material and labor for job assigned • Skill in oral and written communications. • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. • Skill in using computers and related software applications. • Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and written specifications • Ability to demonstrate and use electrical related test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic benders. • Ability to work in field conditions, temperature extremes, and in all types of weather conditions. • Ability to train others. • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six years of directly related Utility electrical experience, two years of which were as a journeyman substation electrician. | |||
| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
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• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment. • Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record. |
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| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |