Line System Investigator - Vegetation Specialist

ABOUT THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD:

Our mission is to provide the highest quality services to our residents, and we do so by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Join us for the opportunity to contribute to our rich history and bright future while earning impressive pay and outstanding benefits!

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Be responsible for investigating, inspecting and documenting field distribution system conditions associated with planned and performed capital and maintenance activities. Conducts field surveys of distribution system assets to gather information required by the distribution engineer for capital, maintenance, and service extension design activities. Investigate field conditions associated with maintenance and tree trimming work order requests to determine work order activities. Inspect work performed by construction and maintenance crews to determine adherence to work order and design requirements. Investigate field conditions associated with traffic signal maintenance work order requests and work orders. Utilize Automated Metering Information System to generate and distribute outage maps during power outage events. Utilize Automated Metering Information System to generate circuit models for distribution system analysis. Inspect tree trimming performed by contractual crews to determine adherence to specifications, work order requirements, and the department's vegetation plan. Perform Missouri One Call locates identifying the placement of overhead and underground facilities. Reconcile field conditions with assets and data associated with the department's Geographic Information System. Monitor material processing associated with capital and maintenance activities.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have post-secondary specialized training of not less than two (2) years; Specialized courses to meet this requirement include: electricity or electronics, and lineman's training courses. Possess a valid Driver's License. Equivalent experience in the field of utility distribution and transmission may be substituted for the specialized training. Must be capable of performing field inspections in all types of weather conditions. Worker may occasionally perform in awkward or uncomfortable position involving stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.

OUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor working environment. Outdoor environment included being subjected to hazards from working in an environment of extreme weather conditions. Individual to work forty (40) hours a week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Perform maintenance scheduled and unscheduled overtime (must be available).

THE MANY PERKS OF JOINING US:

• Competitive Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (some plans are Free to employees!)
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life and LTD Insurance provided
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

If you can meet the requirements listed above, we need you! Our application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career!

To apply: Complete this electronic employment application. OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122. OR: Call 314-984-6975 to have an application e-mailed, mailed or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources, at the address listed above.

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