Distribution Electrician Helper (For Austin Energy employees only)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Notes to Applicants
The Distribution Electrician Helper performs apprentice-level lineworker tasks supporting the construction, maintenance, and removal of overheadand underground electrical equipment associated with Austin Energy’s distribution system. This position works under direct supervision and participates in the Austin Energy Apprenticeship Program.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Work Schedule:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Essential:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Commercial Driver’s License:

This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Job offer may be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with Department of Transportation, Federal Regulations and the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Drug and Alcohol Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

The position requires adherence to all DOT regulations and City of Austin Personnel Policies.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .
Pay Range
$23.76 - $27.56
Hours
Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This position is classified as essential. Please see the Work Schedule details for essential personnel below.
Job Close Date 07/08/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4411 Meinardus Dr, Austin Texas 78744 (St. Elmo) Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Currently enrolled in the Austin Energy Apprenticeship Program
• Successful completion of the Austin Energy Climbing School

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.
Participates in On-the-Job Training ( OJT ), attends classroom instruction, and helps maintain records to document progression in the Apprenticeship Program. Climbs utility poles and structures, uses approved hand and powered tools, compression tools, and drives various electric utility vehicles to assist with trouble call response, construction, and maintenance of AE’s electrical transmission, network, or distribution system. Assists with preparing electrical equipment, tools, materials, cables, and conductors for use on AE’s electrical transmission, network, or distribution system. Assists with inventory of vehicles for proper material stock, tools, and equipment. Performs inspections on electric utility vehicles per applicable standards. Responds to on-call, emergency call back, and after hour outages due to weather-related events or system disturbances. Assists with the installation, framing, construction, and maintenance of structures, hardware, and equipment on AE’s overhead and underground electrical distribution system, network distribution system, or transmission system, according to AE’s standards and work practices. Assists with setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment (i.e. cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks, bucket trucks, etc.) and other equipment (i.e. wire tensioner/puller, cable reel truck, cable trailer, wire trailer, skid-steer loader, bulldozer, backhoe, and forklift).

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

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 AE and COA practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of AE and OSHA safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of AE standards and work practices associated with each craft.
• Knowledge of AE, COA , and/or State of Texas requirements for vehicle inspections.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
• Skill in setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment.
• Skill in properly using, inspecting, maintaining, and safely storing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and PPD (Personal Protective Devices).
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb poles and structures to various heights (Distribution and Network - up to 80 ft, Transmission - up to 250 ft), following AE and OSHA guidelines for personal fall arrest systems.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in enclosed spaces, and work as an enclosed space attendant (confined spaces for the Network craft).
• Ability to use necessary air monitoring equipment prior to entering enclosed or confined spaces.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills obtained from training in the classroom and on the job.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, technical manuals, blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program.
• Ability to respond, within defined timeframes, to on-call, emergency call back, and after-hour outages due to weather related events or system disturbances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with City employees, customers, and the public.
• Ability to properly inspect and safely use various hand and powered tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and rotating shifts as assigned.
• Ability to properly lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited High School or equivalent. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current Austin Energy employee?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* For which area(s) below have you worked as a lineworker in the electric utility field?

• Distribution
• Network
• Transmission
• None of the above

* Do you have a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment and the Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Are you willing and able to respond to trouble calls after hours, on holidays, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently enrolled in the Austin Energy Apprenticeship Program?

• Yes
• No

* Have you successfully completed the Austin Energy Climbing School?

• Yes
• No

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