Crew Dispatcher

As an Electric Dispatcher, you will be joining a team of professionals that place Safety andCustomer service at the core of their work. PSE Electric Operations prides itself on the ability tobe agile while maintaining effective communication, high level of service, and productivity. Youwill be trained to work in a team environment that includes 24/7 emergency response to theoperation and maintenance requirements of PSE's electric system.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to preemployment
drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana
metabolites.

• Evaluate trouble orders, assign and dispatch servicemen to respond to emergencies or investigate electric system and customer issues, consistent with Puget Sound Energy practices and applicable safety regulations.
• Create, modify and provide detailed updates to various orders in coordination with assignedfield resources.
• Perform similar and incidental duties as required.
• This position requires skill in operation of required computer programs, radio system, multilinetelephone, and ability to work with other dispatchers as a team to support emergencyoperations.
• Requires an irregular work schedule and will require overtime hours.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers, ServiceProviders, Contractors, other utilities as well as City, County and State agencies.
• Once trained must maintain working knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity as pertainsto utility systems as well as knowledge of wiring codes and practices.
• Once trained must maintain knowledge of the overhead and underground systems in the area assigned.
• Become familiar with line material and the Company line construction and maintenance Standard Practices and accounting system as applied to overhead and underground systemwork, and ability to maintain necessary records and make required reports.
• Per IBEW CBA article 6.1(A), Eligible applicant's will be those who currently hold LineForemen, Linemen, Service Linemen, System Operators, Wiremen, and Metermen positionsand meet the basic qualifications of the job description.
  

Job Conditions and Physical Effort:

The duties and responsibilities are performed in an office environment. The position generallyinvolves continuous sitting, occasional standing and walking, light lifting, frequent bending andreaching and keyboard and telephone operation.

The environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise levels.