Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a Line Superintendent to supervise line construction, service and maintenance of the Corporation’s distribution system.

Schedule: 4-10 hour days with a rotating day off (either Wednesday or Friday)

Benefits:  

• Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!
• Insurance is effective your first day of employment
• Retirement Security Pension plan!
• Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!
• Annual Bonus Program!
• Tuition and Certification reimbursement!
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To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com

What you will be doing:

Coordination and Operation of Line Crew

• Ensure effective and efficient coordination and operation of line crews.
  
• Ensure that jobs are completed, and power outages are restored within designated time frame.
• Monitor contract crews for daily job progress.
• Oversee application software to schedule jobs for crews.
• Effectively supervise live-line work and ensures the safety of all crews.
• Responds to emergency calls when acting as On-Call Supervisor.
• Manage Command Center during outages, as assigned. 

Distribution System Construction, Service, and Maintenance

• Direct proper construction, service, and maintenance of distribution system.
• Actively participate in training on the installation and operations of all new electrical equipment.
• Ensure all affected personnel are properly instructed regarding the direction of line feed location of reclosing and switching devices.  Ensure changes are promptly reported to immediate supervisor.
• Promptly advise immediate supervisor of the need for new equipment and materials and for repairs.
• Research new developments and technology within the electrical utility industry.
• Embrace technological advancements within the industry and assist other employees in the training and acceptance of these advancements.
• Assist in the development and coordination with Fiber South as necessary.

Customer Inquiries

• Ensure that all member inquiries are promptly, courteously, and professionally addressed.
• Ensure that all inquiries are handled to completion with fair and equitable treatment to all members.
• Minimize inquiries forwarded to higher management for final decision, approval, or response.

Records, Reports, and Budget

• Check time sheets and work orders daily for proper time charged and account numbers.
• Complete accident and damage reports, as required. 
• Prepare meter and transformer records.
• Verify invoices, meal tickets, and damage reports daily.
• Check completed applications for proper member numbers daily.
• Submit budget requests annually.
• Abide by all legal, local, county, and state laws regarding line work.

Supervision

• Handle all aspects of employment for subordinate staff, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.
• Appropriately document actions in employment issues.
• Coach and direct learning through direct involvement and reinforcement.
• Analyze and manage daily workload and schedules of line crew employees.
• Monitor performance and conduct performance planning and review sessions.
• Ensure fair and consistent treatment of departmental employees.
• Actively support the efforts and intent of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Minimum Requirements: 

High School or equivalent.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Minimum nine years electric utility line construction and maintenance experience, with one year as Line Foreman.

Specialized training in live-line work and applied electricity. 

Demonstrated expertise in the principles of basic electricity, safety rules and regulations, RUS specifications, and corporate policies and procedures.

Thorough working knowledge of power line installation and maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA) regulations and OSHA regulation 1910.269.

Knowledge of Georgia’s National Pollutions Discharge Erosion Sediment (NPDES) Control.

Thorough knowledge of first aid and safety rules and regulations

PREFERRED:

Possess valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's license

SKILLS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 Demonstrated supervisory skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills. 

Proficiency with personal computers.  Basic Knowledge of MS Office Suite. 

Possess valid Georgia Flagging Certification and Cobb County Excavating and Trenching Certification.

Possess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator's Certification.

Possess valid Georgia driver’s license.

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences. 

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution. 

Own It

Own your attitue, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning. 

EOE/AA F/M/Vets/Disabled/Reasonable Accommodation Employer Drug-free Workplace