• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.; and
• Completion of a recognized three-year apprenticeship program as a Lineworker is required.

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

• Climbs power poles and steel towers, making repairs to energized lines;
• Constructs new overhead and underground electric facilities, sets poles, installs crossarms and brackets, strings wire, and places equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators;
• Performs switching operations;
• Runs new service lines from pole to consumer's premises;
• Reconstructs existing overhead and underground electric facilities;
• Phases out and cuts in new circuits;
• Pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires;    
• Tests poles;
• Inspects existing overhead and underground electric systems and other overhead and underground facilities;
• Trims trees to clear wires;
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete foundations;
• Installs and maintains street light system;
• Installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial;
• Installs cable risers;
• Splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables;
• Performs substation construction such as installation of structures, switches, insulators, buses, foundations and associated equipment;
• Drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned;
• Assists in the instruction and training of Apprentice Lineworker, Electric Helpers, Electric Helper/Drivers, and other new crew members in techniques of the trade; 
• May be required to perform maintenance of substation equipment and assist Electricians with wiring of substations; and
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in overhead and underground electrical installation and repair work and in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission lines and underground systems;
• Safety practices and regulations applying to low and high voltage electrical wires;
• Pertinent first-aid principles and techniques including resuscitation methods; and
• General Order #95, "Rules for Overhead Line Constructing" and General Order #128, “Rules for Construction of Underground Electric Systems issued by California Public Utilities Commission. 

• Perform electrical installation and repair work and to construct and maintain overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission system; 
• Think and act appropriately and quickly in emergencies;
• Maintain good public relations; 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;  
• Work from electrical plans and detailed drawings;
• Input data using computer programs for documenting electric facility maintenance and inspection findings;
• Effectively train and supervise others;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions; 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public;
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties;
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines; and
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.

May be required to supervise Apprentice Lineworker, Electric Helpers, Electric Helper/Drivers, Equipment Operators and other personnel as assigned.

• Incumbents of this classification may be required to work outside their regularly scheduled hours, and to be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.
• Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.