Position Summary:

Provides localized service to the assigned area. Installs and maintains service and metering equipment and operates and maintains distribution facilities and street lighting systems within certain one-person safety and physical limitations. Investigates service problems and takes necessary actions to facilitate service restoration under normal conditions or unusual occurrences and outages.

Primary Duties:

• Promote a safety culture by performing duties consistent with IIF (Incident and Injury Free).
• Installs, repairs and/or removes services, self-contained meters, and security/street lights.
• Performs troubleshooting and service restoration in emergency situations.
• Performs minor tree trimming as necessary to provide clearance.
• Performs transmission or distribution switching, as directed.
• Projects a positive company image by maintaining a good appearance and working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Maintains and operates assigned vehicle used in performance of duties.
• Work with co-workers and district personnel to perform more complex assignments, as required.
• Performs minor repairs on primary and secondary systems including reconnecting jumpers, replacing bad connections, tying off broken poles and removing foreign objects from distribution systems.
• Conducts investigations of electric service diversions.
• Investigates various types of inquiries concerning customers' service installations and performs basic engineering design modifications as needed, to provide new service.
• Inspects, maintains, and tests tools, ladders, hotsticks, and all other individually assigned equipment.
• Investigates and documents property damage to company facilities.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• One (1) year of OGE Journeyman Lineman experience or (1) year of equivalent Journeyman Lineman experience (i.e.Electric Utility certified Journeyman Lineman).
• Experience in metering, service, and line work.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with DOT certification required.
• Required to live within 30 minutes of assigned service area.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of metering and service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical principles.
• Demonstrated ability to climb poles and work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and ability to learn and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
• Demonstrated strong ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnosis problems, and resolve effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to understand equipment, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to use common purpose hand tools and other materials of various craft trades.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to safety requirements and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Mechanical skills and familiarity working with mechanical equipment (e.g., aerial bucket trucks, construction equipment).
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
• Computer skills with knowledge of MS-Office Suite (e.g., Outlook), CADS, ArcFM.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of utility lighting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, safely, and effectively without direct supervision.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet.
• Required to work all voltages within OGE Distribution Systems.
• Required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs.
• Exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
• Maintains or obtain all required certifications (e.g., Class A Switching,etc.).
• Required to operate motor vehicle safely in all traffic, weather and light conditions.
• May be required to work under hazardous conditions.
• Required to travel to company locations within the OG&E distribution system.
• Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Required to work away from home for extended periods, as needed.
• Required to work independently without direct supervision.
• Physical Demands
• Frequently Standing
• Frequently Walking
• Occasionally Sitting
• Frequently Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequently Carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequently Pushing up to 88 pounds
• Frequently Pulling up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally Climbing
• N/A Balancing
• Occasionally Stooping
• Occasionally Kneeling
• Occasionally Crouching
• Occasionally Crawling
• Frequently Reaching
• N/A Handling
• Frequently Grasping
• N/A Feeling
• N/A Talking
• N/A Hearing
• Occasionally Repetitive Motions
• Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• For additional information about physical demands, go to oge.com/physical demands

Special Safety Requirements:

• This position is a classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
• This position is a classified as a Safety-Sensitive Function under United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s USDOT Drug Testing Plan.

Required Skills Required Experience