Line Technician A

Overview

Perform routine construction, maintenance and repair work on high voltage electric distribution lines and equipment under direct supervision of qualified personnel.

Responsibilities

• Use of Standards
• Proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.
• Skilled in installing conductors in overhead and underground work.
• Proficient in the use of hot sticks and cover-up equipment.
• Know the proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.
• Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures associated with their use.
• Know how to install and hook-up transformer banks (ALL).
• Knowledge of transformer fusing charts.
• Must be able to read voltmeter, amp meters, and rotation meters.
• Know proper riser wire size for each type bank.
• Know how to install a three phase underground transformer.
• Know how to install and hook-up various capacitors.
• Know how to install and hook-up air break switches and sectionalizers.
• Know proper procedures for installing services and meters.
• Know how to do distribution switching under the direction of company dispatch.
• Ability to read engineering prints.
• Be able to perform incidental transmission work and know the proper grounding procedures for transmission work.
• Read and know company safety rules.
• Pole-top resuscitation and safe method of lowering a person to the ground.
• Know the use and care of rubber goods to be used in energized work.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Proper inspection of pole before climbing.
• Proper care and use of hooks, gaffs, and body belt.

Qualifications

• Recommended Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 5 or more years experience with electric line construction and maintenance.
• Special Qualifications: Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills. Must be willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours. Must have a valid driver’s license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Must qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes. Must live within 35 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.

Work Conditions

• Regular working hours with frequent overtime.
• Exposure to elements (rain, snow, cold, and heat).
• Regular exposure to high-voltage equipment.

Physical Effort

• Must have good vision and hearing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools.

Job Hazards

• Exposure to traffic.
• Exposure to high voltage equipment with very high current potential.