Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. Supervises subordinates in the absence of the crew leader; supports crew training and enforces safety policy. Maintains electrical distribution systems involving changing cross arms, repairing transformers, setting/replacing poles, changing lighting arrestors, changing insulators, etc. Performs system construction duties, including but not limited to installing new primary and secondary lines, framing and setting new poles, installing underground lines, setting underground transformers.

Performs troubleshooting duties to respond to customer outages or to correct problems on the distribution system. Has knowledge of the city's peak-shaving operation and the implications of parallel operation. Inspects fire extinguishers. Provides technical assistance with special events and projects. Works on call 24 hours per day as scheduled and is available for additional hours during inclement weather and emergencies as needed. Maintains assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools; assists in maintaining department inventory records. Completes all work in compliance with plans.

Performs basic/minor electrical maintenance in city buildings and structures. Supports the transfer of telephone and cable wires when required. Attends meetings, training, etc. as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills. Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including work orders, material sheets, MSDS, and inventory and transformer sheet. Refers to the City of Georgetown safety manual/rule book, material safety data sheets, and equipment operations/maintenance manuals. Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include bucket trucks, line truck.