Line Mechanic C-A

Job Description

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision.
  • Competent to perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision after completing C-100 or equivalent experience.
  • Able to assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification after completing C-100 or equivalent experience.
  • Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates after completing C-100 or equivalent experience.
  • Capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision after completing C-200 or equivalent experience.
  • Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts after completing C-200 or equivalent experience.
  • May cover up stationary tied in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates after completing C-200 or equivalent experience.
  • May cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates after completing C-300 or equivalent experience.
  • Perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months after completing C-400 or equivalent experience.
• Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
  • Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
  • Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of distribution electrical power line work experience; or
• One year of related line experience, defined as one of the following:
• Successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate program and a minimum of 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience;
• Associate degree from an electrical power line school that includes a minimum of 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Valid Class A CDL is required.

Other Requirements

• Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current job classification.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
• This role requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out of town travel, may also be required.