Journey-Lineworker

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Job Specifications

Minimum Training & Experience

Necessary Special Requirements

• Individuals in this classification are considered essential during emergency and storm situations and must be able to work 16 hours per day for extended periods of time and may be required to be away from their family.
• Individuals in this classification must be available to serve on-call and are subject to having to work outside of their assigned shift/schedule to meet operational needs.
• Individuals in this classification are subject to being deployed for mutual aid assignments out of town. These mutual aid assignments will require travel, extended workdays and working 16 hours per day during deployment.
• Employees in this classification are required to have and to maintain a valid CDL driver’s license in order to have continued employment. This includes a requirement that the employee register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Must be available to work a rotation shift that covers 7 days a week with extended hours until 10 PM in the evenings.

Salary Range

• NOTE: The Journey Lineworker position is in a step pay plan. This pay plan consists of four steps that starts at $47.7071 and tops out in 2 ½ years at $53.0079/ hour.
• During the time of interview, you will be evaluated on your years of experience and job knowledge. Based on this, a recommendation may be made for the top candidate to be hired at a higher step than the entry level. This recommendation is subject to General Manager approval.

Driver's License Requirements

• Must possess a Class-A State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for vehicle(s) to be operated, or must have passed the appropriate written Class-A CDL test and obtained a CDL permit at the time of appointment and obtain the appropriate Class-A CDL licensure within XX calendar days from date of employment as a condition for continued employment.

Benefits Information

• The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans
• Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City's benefits programs.
• For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or City’s Benefits Summary.

How To Apply

• Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the ‘Apply Today’ button, then navigate to ‘My Job Applications’ icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.
• If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City’s Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
• Veterans’ Preference:
• Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.
• Accommodation for Persons with a Disability:
• If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at [email protected] Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.