Line Technician - Northern KY

Key Roles

To perform all duties necessary to provide efficient service in the construction, maintenance, upgrading, and relocation of EKPC transmission lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs work on transmission structures in the maintenance and relocation of transmission lines.
• Operates live-line maintenance tools in performing work on energized lines and stations.
• Performs installation and maintenance on air break and other type switches.
• Assists with scheduled and emergency line and substation outages.
• Accepts switching order instructions and operates switching devices.
• Assists with the safe loading and unloading of poles.
• Loads and secures material and equipment onto trucks and trailers.
• Operates appropriate equipment and trucks necessary to perform maintenance and relocation of transmission lines.
• Performs foot and aerial patrols of transmission lines.
• Supports Right-of-Way and Substation Electricians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional courses in electricity and lineman training preferred.
• Human External Cargo (HEC) certification optional; reserved for Level 3 and performance based.

• Experience:
• Three (3) years experience in the construction or maintenance of electric transmission lines preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of electric transmission lines.
• Knowledge of distribution line construction.
• Knowledge regarding the maintenance and adjustment of air break switches.
• Knowledge of the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in (energized & de-energized) line construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of first-aid procedures and pole top rescue.
• Willing to attend training sessions and/or complete study courses related to area of work.
• Skilled in pole climbing and in using lineman tools while working on a pole.
• Skilled in properly and safely working with live conductors of all voltages.
• Skilled in all work required in connection with the installation of materials, apparatus, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission lines and be able to carry out these responsibilities without supervision.
• Able to supervise crew in the absence of the crew foreman.

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Safety Awareness
• Customer Focus
• Contributing to Team Success
• Initiating Action

Working Conditions

• Living within thirty (30) minutes driving time of assigned service center is preferred. Certain locations may be considered over others depending on hiring needs.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Certification.
• Extensive overnight travel is required, and non-scheduled overtime is a normal part of this position.
• This is an on-call position.
• Routine helicopter flights; long-line 50-100 transfer onto wood or steel structure; platform work; aerial marker ball installation, etc.

Benefits

Our wage and benefits package ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc.