LINE TECHNICIAN - TRANSMISSION

About the role

Responsible for assisting in the inspection, maintenance, construction and testing of transmission and fiber optic lines and substations on electrical systems up to 230,000 volts.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate licenses, training certifications and basic skills to safely perform overhead and underground transmission line inspection (walk, climb, and helicopter) under direct supervision.
• Follow Santee Cooper transmission inspection guidelines to assess transmission line, fiber optic cable, right-of-way and substation integrity and determine maintenance requirements.
• Follow Santee Cooper transmission operations guidelines to safely perform maintenance activities on overhead and underground de-energized transmission lines and substations under direct supervision.
• Possess appropriate skills, licenses and training certifications to climb wood and non-wood structures and operate specialized equipment to reach work heights in excess of 100 ft. during maintenance activities.
• Follow Santee Cooper construction specifications to safely construct overhead and underground transmission lines and substations under direct supervision.
• Possess appropriate skills, licenses and training certifications to climb wood and non-wood structures and operate specialized equipment to reach work heights in excess of 100 ft. during construction activities.
• Provide stand-by, emergency response while off duty for the restoration of transmission lines and substations during power outages under direct supervision.
• Develop, demonstrate, and apply knowledge of the safety manual in all work performed; actively participate in all safety meetings; follow safe work methods and procedures; conduct job site safety briefings.
• Attend and participate in all Santee Cooper apprenticeship and mandatory training requirements each year as determined by the task manual, management and OSHA.
• Use communication skills to exchange information.
• Perform essential duties to support unit operations including general housekeeping, maintenance of fleet and warehouse stock, upkeep and maintenance of fleets, general care of tools, and other duties as assigned.

Reporting requirements

Report to designated crew quarters within 30 minutes when on call.

Requirements

• Line Technician A
  • High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience required.
  • Knowledge of electricity preferred.
  • Must maintain pole top rescue re‑certification annually; maximum body weight cannot exceed the equipment rating minus the weight of associated work tools and equipment.
  • Pole climbing proficiency required within six months after employment.
  • Must have CDL Class A license with fifth wheel endorsement within six months after employment.
• Line Technician B
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience required.
  • Knowledge of electricity preferred.
  • Must maintain pole top rescue re‑certification annually; maximum body weight cannot exceed the equipment rating minus the weight of associated work tools and equipment.
  • Pole climbing proficiency required within six months after employment.
  • Must have CDL Class A license with fifth wheel endorsement within six months after employment.
• Line Technician C
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Knowledge of electricity preferred.
  • Must maintain pole top rescue re‑certification annually; maximum body weight cannot exceed the equipment rating minus the weight of associated work tools and equipment.
  • Pole climbing proficiency required within six months after employment.
  • Must have CDL Class A license with fifth wheel endorsement within six months after employment.

Compensation

• Line Technician A: $41.05 – $51.25 per hour (min.–mid.)
• Line Technician B: $30.05 – $37.55 per hour (min.–mid.)
• Line Technician C: $24.35 – $30.40 per hour (min.–mid.)