Chief Line Mechanic

Iberdrola • United States Of America, NY

4d • $66 - $67

About The Position

Under general supervision, 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. (See Memorandum governing bonus pay for Chief Lineman and Lineman 1/C assigned additional supervisory responsibility dated 9/29/68.) May be required to: (1) make voltage and current tests on low voltage circuits; (2) connect or disconnect electric and/or gas meters; (3) perform any incidental work necessary to serve electric and/or gas customers; (4) handle trouble calls; (5) do high voltage switching. Assists or relieves Line Foreman when required. Performs any of the duties of a 1/C Lineman and other related or less skilled work as directed.

Requirements

• Should have had at least two years' experience as First-Class Lineman.
• Must be able 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.
• Must have a working knowledge of the layout and characteristics of the transmission and distribution lines in the area to which he is assigned and a working knowledge of electrical fundamentals as related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such lines.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with Company's Electrical and Mechanical Tagging Rules.
• Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved Methods of Resuscitation on or off the ground, and able to render practical First Aid.
• Must be able to qualify for required license for vehicles driven.
• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company Physician, including color perception.
• Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work irregular and/or extra hours as required.
• Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Must be capable of making and holding to decisions with fairness.
• Must be tactful in handling employee relations problems.
• Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Must be capable of, and willing to assume supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• do high voltage switching
• Assists or relieves Line Foreman when required
• Performs any of the duties of a 1/C Lineman and other related or less skilled work as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees