Chief Line Mechanic - SSWU

Iberdrola•Brewster, NY

1d•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 position may require performing voltage and current tests on low voltage circuits, connecting or disconnecting electric and/or gas meters, performing incidental work necessary to serve electric and/or gas customers, handling trouble calls, and doing high voltage switching. The Chief Line Mechanic 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 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 transmission and distribution 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 as indicated by passing the required physical examination, 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.

Nice To Haves

Memorandum governing bonus pay for Chief Lineman and Lineman 1/C assigned additional supervisory responsibility dated 9/29/68.

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of a line crew on construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution conductors, structures, and equipment.
Performs 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.