Line Technician A, B or C

About the role

To assist the construction and service crews in providing adequate service to all customers.

Responsibilities

• Use of standards to perform maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground work.
• Must be proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.
• Basic knowledge in installing conductors in overhead and underground environments.
• Familiar with proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.
• Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures associated with their use.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of company safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Proper use and care of equipment, tools and rope.
• Know lines and equipment and patrol when necessary.
• Know proper care of live line tools, handling, and storing protective equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months experience with line construction and maintenance.
• Formal line technician training preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills.
• Must be willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours.
• Must live within 35 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.
• Must have a valid driver's license and certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the following endorsement: air brakes.
• Must be successfully recommended from EEI test.

Location: Canada, Kentucky, Lexington

Type: Full time