Line Mechanic D-A

This position is posted in a range from Line Mechanic D-A. The selected candidate will need to reside within 45 minutes of the North Charleston Service Center (404 29th St. W Charleston, WV 25635).

This job requires "recommended" results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout—an untimed online assessment that typically takes about 45 minutes. All applicants will be automatically invited, but employees already in the Line progression are exempt and may disregard the request. See the Employment Test Prep section for details.

About the role

Assist in performing work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

Line Mechanic D

• Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing, and removing poles, towers, and structures.
• After completion of D-100, or equivalent experience, demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment (with exception of digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders, and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment. May work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision.
• After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts.
• Assemble and install line material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision.
• Use and store hand lines, tie knots, and demonstrate a basic working knowledge of ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use.
• Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware, and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
• After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, under direct supervision, operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices.
• After completion of D-300, or equivalent experience, test de-energized overhead lines and equipment; install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Identify, inspect, use, and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves (PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses, and covers (IPE).
• Inspect, maintain, organize, operate, and stock company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed.
• Protect or control work area. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones, and associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required.
• Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital kilowatt-hour meters.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Line Mechanic C

• 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.
• After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision.
• Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification.
• After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, test, de-energize, and ground URD cable; splice and terminate URD cable; troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
• 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 completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, cover up stationary tied-in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-300, or equivalent experience, cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-400, or equivalent experience, perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months.
• 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.
• Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Line Mechanic B

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
• During the first twelve months in this classification, assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment, progressing from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
• After twelve months in this classification, while performing work on energized lines and equipment, progress from immediate supervision to general supervision as skill level dictates.
• Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds.
• Install, maintain, and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities.
• Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault-finding tools and equipment.
• Install and maintain multiple street light circuits.
• Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial, or ground-mounted platforms.
• Install three-phase regulator banks.

Requirements

Line Mechanic D

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must acquire CDL beginner's permit within 60 days.
• Must acquire appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period.

Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Line Mechanic A and be qualified through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Must acquire the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression within the time frame determined by the Company or vacate the current job classification.

Line Mechanic C

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Line Mechanic A and be qualified through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Must acquire the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression within the time frame determined by the Company or vacate the current job classification. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Supervision Definitions

• Direct Supervision – When a qualified person is working hands-on with the person performing the designated task.
• Immediate Supervision – When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact with the person performing the designated task.
• General Supervision – An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.
• Qualified Person – Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.