Chief Line Mechanic - SSWU

Iberdrola • Brewster, NY

6d • $66 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role regularly supervises the work of a line crew consisting of not more than 4 other men on all types of construction and maintenance and on energized or de-energized transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment. The Chief Line Mechanic may be required to make voltage and current tests on low voltage circuits, connect or disconnect electric and/or gas meters, perform any incidental work necessary to serve electric and/or gas customers, handle trouble calls, and do high voltage switching. This position assists or relieves the Line Foreman when required and performs any of the duties of a 1/C Lineman and other related or less skilled work as directed.

Requirements

• At least two years' experience as a First-Class Lineman.
• Ability to perform operations of considerable complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available.
• Equivalent to 4 years of high school; or 2 years of high school plus 2 years apprenticeship or trade school training.
• Working knowledge of the layout and characteristics of the transmission and distribution lines in the assigned area.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals as related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such lines.
• Thorough familiarity with Company's Electrical and Mechanical Tagging Rules.
• Familiarity with Company's Safety Rules, approved Methods of Resuscitation on or off the ground.
• Ability to render practical First Aid.
• Ability to qualify for required license for vehicles driven.
• Normal health, physique, and use of senses, including color perception.
• Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
• Willingness to work irregular and/or extra hours as required.
• Willingness to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings.
• Particular alertness in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Capability of making and holding to decisions with fairness.
• Tactfulness in handling employee relations problems.
• Ability to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Capability of, and willingness to assume supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of a line crew on construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution conductors, structures, and equipment.
• Makes voltage and current tests on low voltage circuits.
• Connects or disconnects electric and/or gas meters.
• Performs incidental work necessary to serve electric and/or gas customers.
• Handles trouble calls.
• Performs high voltage switching.
• Assists or relieves Line Foreman when required.
• Performs duties of a 1/C Lineman.
• Performs other related or less skilled work as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED