Mechanical Repair 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. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve, empowering employees, community members, and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

About the role

Perform simple repair work to clean, check, inspect, repair, maintain, and install station equipment and apparatus.

Responsibilities

General Duties

• Be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices.
• Direct the training of other employees in correct operating procedures, either in conjunction with supervision or individually as directed.
• Report to assigned locations for training and actively participate in training activities.
• Carry out assignments in training for and/or performing fire fighting and first aid.
• Exhibit adequate competency in activities delineated in the Duties and Qualifications sections, demonstrated through job performance and training/testing programs.
• Watch for and promptly report any damaged or defective equipment or conditions that may cause damage or injury.
• Perform duties of lower or higher classifications incidental to the job and within capabilities, including those needed for training in higher classifications.
• Keep all equipment, tools, materials, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
• Perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
• Compile information and generate reports, forms, and documents as required.
• Represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance, and attitude.
• Be loyal to the Company and support its policies, procedures, and objectives.

Specific Duties

• Perform simple work to check, inspect, repair, maintain, and install station equipment and apparatus.
• Assist employees of higher classification by supplying necessary tools, equipment, and material; gather and return all such items in a clean and serviceable condition upon job completion.
• Clean equipment undergoing repairs, handle and move materials, supplies, and equipment; maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Perform simple dismantling and assembly work, including bolting/unbolting, wire brushing, reconditioning, and cleaning parts.
• Learn and operate hand tools, power tools, hoists, drill presses, grinders, and other tools and equipment pertaining to the work as directed.
• Learn oxy-acetylene cutting and simple arc-welding.
• Prepare work surfaces and areas, remove and install insulation, guards, and housings on equipment.
• Set up portable extension lights and blowers as directed.
• Obtain refractory brick and tile, prepare mortar mix for furnace repairs, and assist in masonry work as directed.
• Remove covering and insulation, prepare surfaces for recovering, mix mortar, and install same.
• Assist in simple electrical and instrument repair.
• Clean oil coolers, oil filters, condensers, and other station equipment.
• Learn operation of equipment such as cranes, backhoes, tractors, and vacuum trucks.
• Assist in lubricating station equipment.
• Operate vehicles for transporting personnel, tools, materials, and equipment as assigned.
• Assist in the erection and removal of scaffolding and rigging.
• Assist employees of any classification in carrying through work assignments as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Entry

• Meet all general qualifications of employment.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Education or knowledge equivalent to satisfactory completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn to use tools and equipment required in the work.
• Willingness to become familiar with and comply with Company Safety Rules.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and pass the Transportation Department’s driver’s test for operating Company vehicles.
• Willingness to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
• Good health and ability to perform physical requirements of the job, including work at heights and heavy manual labor.
• Willingness and ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to advance to higher classifications.
• Ability to communicate through both verbal and written reports.
• Ability to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
• Ability to obtain cooperation and satisfactory work from others assigned to work with him/her.
• Successfully complete entry-level testing programs measuring job-responsive aptitude, ability to retain knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to satisfy all attendance criteria adopted by the Company pertaining to this classification.
• Employees who job bid into this classification must have satisfied all attendance criteria adopted by the Company.