Line Technician A, B or C

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. They are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve, empowering employees and initiatives through volunteerism and investments in education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

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.
• Good mathematical, literacy, and communications skills.
• Willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours.
• Must live within 35 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.
• 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 air brakes endorsement.
• Successfully recommended from EEI test.

Work Conditions

• Must like outdoor work and handle exposure to elements (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
• Frequent overtime and/or overnight travel.
• Exposure to high voltage equipment.
• Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.

Physical Effort

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

Job Hazards

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