Line Mechanic C - A

About the role

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable.

This vacancy is posted in a range and will be filled based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead, and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• 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.
• Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
• 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 trouble-shoot lines.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.
• 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.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Ability to perform tasks independently and under supervision.
• Knowledge of electrical power line work, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in the use of electrical test equipment and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in high-voltage environments.

Benefits

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Pay

$28.31 - $58.62

Schedule

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