Relief Special Service Operator

Union Local

IBEW 1049

Summary

This position is represented by IBEW Local 1049 Hours: 8am-4pm (40)
Days: Mon-Fri except where required to fill shift vacancies and schedules on a 24/7 rotation (shifts include 4pm- 12am and 12am-8am)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• General knowledge of load and voltage conditions on distribution circuits in the district. Utilizing the computer terminal and/or manual procedures.
• Receive and record calls from consumers and the general public. Segregating and relaying these complaints to the Emergency Service personnel, or the department involved, and being responsible for the preparation of reports.
• Coordinate the flow of assignments to and the movement of Service personnel for most efficient operation. This includes preparing assignment sheets and also obtaining details as to the nature and cause of trouble for the interruption report analysis both manually and/or utilizing the Outage Management System via the computer terminal.
• Utilizing various computer programs, both main frame and PC based to collect and analyze customer information as it pertains to the electric distribution system.
• Performing or ordering switching operations on capacitor banks and for a sequence of switching operations on distribution circuits necessary to restore service or transfer load from one circuit to another circuit or from one substation to another substation.
• Operate radio-controlled switches. Order the tagging of switches and issue clearances to Line or Service Section personnel. Obtaining load and voltage readings in connection with job procedures, also relaying this information to personnel concerned when load and voltage conditions may damage equipment.
• May authorize the opening and closing of circuit breakers and sectionalizing devices in connection with service restoration following an interruption.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when talking to customers and the general public.
• Ability to Read and interpret overhead and underground prints, wiring, diagrams, and circuit maps both manually and electronically by utilizing the Outage Management System or the EGIS mapping system via the computer terminal. Relaying this information to Service personnel as needed or requested.
• General knowledge of the maps and records associated with this work. Receiving and dispatching messages as Third Class Radio Operator.
• Screen and analyze consumer trouble calls and keep Call Center Representatives informed as to the status of service restoration in different areas.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as may be assigned.

Years of Experience

Job Qualifications

Required Skills (Knowledge and Experience required):

• High School diploma
• 0-1 years of experience in similar work (recent college graduates and Veterans are encouraged to apply).
• As part of the interview, applicants will be required to take and pass electrical and mathematical examinations in which knowledge of the above subject duties are required. Successful candidates that pass the aforementioned exams will then be required to take a psychological exam.
• Employees selected for this position will be required to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs. Drug testing will be conducted at the offer stage of employment. Alcohol testing will be performed after an accident and for reasonable cause.
• Successful applicants will be required to join and maintain membership in the local union 1049 of the IBEW. Flexibility to work multiple shifts in various locations; ability to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Engineering degree and or credits towards a technical or engineering degree.

Education

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid US driver's license

Training and Courses

• Company Driving Test