Power Distribution Helper - City of Bessemer
Power Distribution Helper - City of Bessemer
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TARGET CLOSE DATE:
06/13/2025PAY GRADE:
Grade 16TYPE:
Full timeJOB SUMMARY:
The City of Bessemer is seeking a Power Distribution Helper. Power Distribution Helpers assist Power Distribution Workers in the installation maintenance and repair of the electrical transmission and distribution system such as poles cross-arms switches secondary and primary wires transformers transformer banks etc. Work often involves the operation of related equipment such as bucket trucks augers backhoes trenchers etc. Although most of the work is performed on the ground an employee of this class will occasionally work at heights up to 100 feet as required. An employee in this classification receives specific assignments from a Power Distribution Worker or a supervisor; the employee works as instructed and consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the original instructions. Work is reviewed by a Power Distribution Worker or a supervisor while in progress and upon completion for completeness and accuracy.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension) generous paid holidays sick and vacation leave and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:Bessemer $17.13 - $26.58
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
Drivers license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Bessemer. These qualifications may be considered by Bessemer when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
Class A CDL
Experience in a utility company or in residential or commercial construction.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Under general supervision of Power Distribution Workers and/or Supervisors performs work related to the installation maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distribution systems and associated structures and devices such as poles conductors insulators switches transformers and meters.
Without supervision performs work related to the installation maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distribution systems and associated structures and devices such as poles conductors insulators switches transformers and meters.
Operates equipment used in work on electric transmission/distribution systems (e.g. line/bucket truck auger winch backhoe Bobcat and trencher).
Ensures that tools and equipment are available (e.g. line trucks are stocked with the necessary materials tools and equipment) assembled and in proper working order.
Follows proper safety protocol as well as uses and wears safety equipment in completion of work.
Participates in a Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) Lineworker Apprenticeship correspondence program and off-site multiple-day laboratory sessions that include both classroom and field instruction.
Monitors and supervises various electrical crews in the operation and maintenance of an electrical distribution system and substations which includes the installation and maintenance of transformers wires switches electric meters and other related equipment.
Plans and coordinates electrical projects (i.e. residential commercial industrial) to include determination of priorities and project estimates.
Communicates with other departments and individuals through phone radio emails and memos to investigate complaints complete project requirements and maintain positive relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves occasional moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of stooping kneeling crouching crawling balancing and climbing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as near roadways and power distribution sites. Work may involve using various hand tools such as hammers screwdrivers wrenches and power tools such as a nail guns augers and drills. Work is occasionally performed at heights up to 100 feet off the ground and it often near high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems. May be exposed to weather conditions such as extreme hot or cold temperatures or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic or near animal or wildlife such as snakes rodents etc.EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson Countyprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agencyoperate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE:
This job posting may close before or be extended beyond the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties responsibilities or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Employment Type
Full-Time
