• Spots utility lines (electric, gas, water and sewer) for digging permits.
• Spots utility lines (electric, gas, water and sewer) for digging permits.
• Installs underground cable, conduit and ductwork. Strings lights and power wires on cross arms and through ducts and manholes; makes electrical connections; and splices cables.
• Operates aerial trucks and associated equipment and drives a utility truck or similar vehicle to and from the work site in order to transport self, supplies and other employees.
• Practices proper safety procedures at all times.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires employee to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) within 12 months of the initial start date. Once certification is achieved, there is a requirement for continuous training.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Federal Workplace Drug testing Program (s).
• This position is designated as essential during inclement weather.
• The employee will be required to successfully pass physical examinations as required by Federal and Office of Safety and Occupational Health Administration guides.
• The Employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• The Employee will be required to obtain and maintain any installation and/or DOD license required for the type vehicle being operated.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a One year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) High Voltage Electrical Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties performing electrical work in all weather conditions with varying voltages. I can check electrical devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters for continuity, resistance, and voltage. I can read and understand commonly used drawings and diagrams of distribution networks and equipment interconnections. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort - Frequently performs moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally, they lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Employee will use lock and tackle, pulleys, or other lifting devices. Employee is required to crouch, stand, kneel and stoop while installing, repairing or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as enclosed switch gear, or in structures such as overhead bus and conduit assemblies. Works from aerial bucket trucks and poles, at ground level, and in trenches, or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing and standing for long periods while installing, repairing and testing electrical equipment in manholes and on overhead distribution lines.
• Working Conditions - Work is performed both inside and outside. Employee is exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts and bruises. Exposed to heat and noise when working in substations or power-generating facilities, to extremes of weather when working outdoors, and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls from poles, and strains from awkward working positions. Exposed to chemicals such as insulating oil from transformers and oil switches. Employee is required to wear protective clothing which may include, but is not limited to ear plugs, safety hats, nonconductive gloves, and safety shoes.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.