Lineman C-A

About the Role

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. This includes both overhead and underground systems. Employees may also perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to the specific tasks outlined below. The Lineman A role builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge acquired as a Lineman B (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Line Mechanic C:
  • Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment under immediate or general supervision.
  • After completing C-100 or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision.
  • Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages up to 600 volts under immediate supervision.
  • Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under supervision.
  • Use electrical test equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, and continuity testers for line work up to 600 volts.
  • Cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision.
  • Build and erect equipment mountings (e.g., regulator and transformer platforms) and overhead transformer installations.
  • Conduct proper tagging procedures while switching energized circuits.
  • Perform inspections and troubleshooting of lines.
  • Direct the work of assigned employees and complete Monthly Apprentice Cards.
• Line Mechanic B:
  • Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
  • Assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment during the first twelve months, progressing from direct to immediate supervision.
  • Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision.
  • Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices.
  • Install, maintain, and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities.
  • Locate and correct faults using cable-locating and fault-finding tools.
  • Install three-phase transformer and regulator banks, capacitor banks, and connect/parallel circuits.
  • Prepare, conduct, and facilitate safety meetings.
• Line Mechanic A:
  • Install, maintain, and repair transmission and distribution facilities and equipment on congested construction sites, both energized and de-energized.
  • Operate sectionalizing devices, re-fuse devices, and change taps.
  • Select standard drawings, interpret specifications, and proceed with new construction and live line work without supervision.
  • Perform energized cutovers and work with live line equipment for emergency repairs or modifications.
  • Direct crews, obtain and issue clearances, and instruct customers regarding service interruptions.
  • Assist employees of equal or higher classification and perform similar or less skilled work.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  • Line Mechanic C: Minimum of one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or equivalent (e.g., electrical power line school certificate with internship).
  • Line Mechanic B: Minimum of 2 years as Line Mechanic C or equivalent.
  • Line Mechanic A: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification (80% or higher) and hands-on demonstrations. External candidates must have 4 years of line work experience and pass the journeyman pre-assessment.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL required for all positions.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must meet qualifications of the previous classification and progress to the next level within a specified timeframe.
  • Physical abilities assessment required.

Pay

$34.69-$53.36 USD

Physical Demand

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally.