ELECTRIC METER REPAIRER/LINE WORKER 

ELECTRIC METER REPAIRER

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs the work involved in the installation,
 maintenance, repair and reading of electric meters; does related 
 work as required. 

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  
 A particular position using this title may not  perform all duties listed in this 
 job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Performs the work involved in installing, removing, adjusting, testing, 
 repairing and maintaining single phase, polyphase and primary metering
 time clocks, traffic lightening systems, street and area lighting systems, 
 fire alarm and control systems.

 Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on customer complaints.

 Tests rubber goods, and makes high voltage tests such as oil tests, 
 insulation tests, etc.

 Removes electric meters which require attention from consumers 
 premises.

 Installs and sets new electric meters.

 Dismantles and assembles electric meters.

 Assists in the work involved in making replacements of damaged 
 and/or worn parts.

 Make routine inspections.

 Checks and tests using testing apparatus.

 Checks electric meters for accuracy.

 Takes electric meter readings.

 Maintains the essential records and prepares reports of time spent, 
 repairs made, material used, and costs.
 
 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office or related units

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance  
 of motors, motor controllers, meters, cable, conduit, and transformers.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's license valid in
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the procedures, tools and equipment used in making 
 electrical or mechanical repairs of varied types.

 Knowledge of advanced arithmetic and trigonometric concepts.

 Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

 Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and
 from demonstrations.

 Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions such as
 addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals,
 fractions, ratios, proportions, and roots.

 Ability to perform fairly uncomplicated mechanical operations 
 and to diagnose the probable cause of defective performance 
 of automotive devices.

 Ability to repair broken parts and to make new parts.

 Ability to keep simple records of materials used; costs, time spent,
 and work accomplished.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 Manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employee undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG-01697                LJG                    07/25/1973

 This job specification is for local government use only.
  
 LINE WORKER
 
 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs the work involved in the inspection,
 installation, construction, repair, rebuilding, and maintenance
 of electric lines and related equipment; does other related
 duties as required.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Erects poles, towers, and structures.

 Climbs poles and installs electrical equipment.

 Strings wire conductors between poles.

 Pulls underground cable.

 Splices, solders, and insulates conductors and related wiring  to
 join  together sections of power line and to connect transformers
 and electrical accessories.

 Repairs  and  replaces transmission and distribution power  lines
 between generating stations, substations, and consumers.

 Opens  switches or clamps grounding device to energized equipment
 to deenergize electric lines or accessories.

 Climbs poles or rides in bucket attached to truck-mounted boom to
 remove broken or defective wires.

 Secures  new  wires to crossarm insulators and  splices  wire  to
 adjoining sections of line to complete circuit.

 Transfers wires from defective poles to newly erected poles.

 Installs pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as crossarms,
 transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators.

 Verifies that lines have been repaired by using testing
 instruments such as voltmeter and ammeter.

 Trims trees when necessary to perform linework.

 Maintains essential records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of experience in installing and maintenance of power 
 lines, equipment and structures energized at a similar voltage level as 
 operated by the appointing authority.

 NOTE:  If the appointing authority soley operates a 
 telecommunications and/or signal system operated at less than 
 50-volts to ground, then one (1) year of telecommunications 
 experience may be substituted.
 
 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices in
 the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical lines and
 equipment.

 Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved
 in working with electrical lines and equipment.

 Ability  to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 directions.

 Ability to care for equipment and materials.

 Ability to observe accepted safety practices in performing the
 work.

 Ability to make emergency repairs to electrical lines under
 adverse conditions.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. 
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG-07052            MCK                     04/28/07

 This job specification is for local government use only.

 TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE:  07577

  This job specification is for local government use only.