Journeyworker

 PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Canyon Lake Office - 1530 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 

 

$41.64 Starting Base Pay + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment
• Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment
• Correct and/or report problems and observed hazards
• Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment
• Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages
• Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment
• Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from aerial device
• Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device
• Participate in and successfully complete scheduled training
• Assist in the training of others
• Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
• Collect delinquent accounts
• Must be available for and participate in Call-Out duty
• Must be available to work various shifts
• Responsible for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines
• Maintain construction standards and acceptable specifications
• Lead and/or monitor job briefings and tail board meetings
• Approve purchasing invoices, work orders and focus on efficiency and cost controls
• Maintain a safe and reliable system for members and the general public

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• Maintain and promote a safe work environment for employees
• Manage construction project completion
• Participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty
• Update the UC mapping system
• Participate in the process for damage claims
• Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
• Discuss job performance problems with supervisor to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
• Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies Instruct and supervise subordinates in the absence of the Construction/Service Supervisor
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
• Develop and review operating procedures
• Establish work priorities and activities
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
• Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A range of leadership activities, training, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, and ens