Power Distribution Line Worker (Vacancies) (Extended)

Power Distribution Line Worker (Vacancies) (Extended)

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Power Distribution Line Worker (Vacancies) (Extended)

Salary

$31.01 - $46.86 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-3578-V1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Power

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website athttp://utilities.columbus.gov/

Under direction, is responsible for full performance level work installing, repairing, and replacing components of the power distribution system; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Assembles, installs, rearranges, maintains, operates, repairs, removes, inspects, and replaces electrical power transmission, distribution and streetlight systems;

Maintains, installs, and repairs, overhead and underground equipment which can include high/low voltage conductors, padmount/pole mounted transformers, switches, elbows, and terminations;

Climbs poles and structures and works from bucket trucks or ladders, works in manholes and underground vaults;

Load, unload, handle, install and remove poles and structures;

Works on energized lines, cables and equipment and operates cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuses line and transformer devices; tests de-energized line or equipment and places or removes grounds;

Installs, maintains, patrols, troubleshoots and switches residential and commercial overhead and underground distribution systems and reports any abnormal conditions;

Uses fault finding equipment to locate and make necessary repairs to underground cable and equipment;

Uses hot sticks for various distribution work;

Installs, wires, cables, energizes, and troubleshoots single or three phase transformer banks on poles or padmount transformers;

Installs regulator banks and energizes or removes them from service; installs, maintains, operates and removes capacitor banks from service;

Connects, checks phase rotation, parallels and checks voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations;

Operates mobile devices to enter time, materials, and view GIS mapping data;

Drives and/or operates digger derricks, bucket trucks and associated auxiliary equipment; performs preventative maintenance and inspections of the vehicles or equipment, as needed;

Oversees work and trains employees assigned to assist; ensures safety procedures are utilized, proper work methods maintained, and utilization of appropriate protective equipment; safely executes pole top rescue and other rescue procedures; performs all right-of-way control procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a certificate of completion showing successful completion of the highest training level with the City of Columbus Power Distribution Line Trainee program. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship training program in power distribution or journeyman certification in power line work or closely related field may substitute for the required training.

Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator's license allowing operation of vehicles with air brakes.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-3578-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Power

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 8515

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at for further information.

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City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

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