HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 91-55RESOLUTION NO. 91-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING TITLE CHANGE AND REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
OF ELECTRIC FOREMAN TO ELECTRIC FOREMAN/FOREWOMAN
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the
title change and revised class specifications of Electric Foreman to
Electric Foreman/Forewoman, as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto.
Dated: March 20, 1991
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 91-55 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held March 20,
1991 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Pinkerton, Sieglock, Snider
and Hinchman (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Re he
City Clerk
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- ELECTRIC FOREMAN/FOREWOMAN
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Under general direction, supervises and performs skilled work in the
construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electric
distribution and transmission lines, and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The class of Electric Foreman/Forewoman is distinguished from the next lower
class of Electric Lineman/Linewoman in that it is a lead position and is
directly responsible for the action and performance of the entire crew. The
Electric Foreman/Forewoman is expected to possess thorough technical and
working knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures utilized on
electric distribution and transmission systems including components, devices
and functions as well as rules, regulations and safety practices. This
position is subject to emergency call back for after-hours work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Electric Utility Superintendent or
designee. Exercises direct supervision over Electric Linemen/linewomen and
others, as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitors, directs, and participates in all the duties of Electric
C Lineman/Linewoman.
Plans the work of the crew, conducts tailboard briefings, ;rakes
arrangements for material, maintains all records such as material and
time, arranges for clearances, and verifies switching programs.
Promotes safety practices and maintains good housekeeping, e.g. general
cleanliness of worksites, vehicles and equipment and assures that
proper tools are available and in working order.
Trains and instructs Electric Linemen/linewomen in new methods and
procedures and assures that City and Department policies are
implemented.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of
overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems.
Principles of electrical theory as applied to power systems.
Transformer and other equipment connections for various applications.
Applicable electrical codes such as State electrical safety orders (e.g.
G.O. 95 & 128).
Necessary precautions in working with high voltage lines.
Fundamental safety regulations, first aid and methods of applying
resuscitation.
City rules, regulations, construction specifications and operating practices.
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Ability to:
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r Climb poles and use aerial buckets in confined areas among energized
(` overhead lines and equipment at a considerable distance above ground.
Work with energized underground 15-kv materials and methods.
Work proficiently with hot line tools, (i.e. sticks) under energized
conditions on both 15-kv overhead and underground systems.
Supervise the work of others.
Meet the public and establish cooperative working relationships.
Keep time and material records.
Read and interpret plans and written instructions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical
combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience-
Possession of journey level Electric Lineman/Linewoman status granted
through the I.B.E.W., or equivalent, and a minimum of two (2) years of
relevant experience in this status.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C). issued From the California
Department of Motor Vehicles. Prior to permanent appointment, the
appropriate commercial Driver's License with endorsements as mandated by the
State of California Commercial Vehicle Code.
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