Line Mechanic-C-A
About The Position
Perform work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground as applicable. The position may also perform related and incidental work. This posting covers multiple levels; the description is based on Level C, with additional skills and experience required for Levels B and A. The Line Mechanic B builds on skills, abilities, and knowledge developed as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent. The role includes working on energized lines, cables, and equipment under graduated levels of supervision. During the first 12 months in the classification, employees assist with energized work and progress from direct to immediate supervision as their skills develop. After 12 months, they are expected to progress from immediate to general supervision while performing energized work, as skill level dictates. Employees must also be capable of replacing fuses and operating energized switching and sectionalizing devices at any voltage under general supervision. The position requires completing Line Mechanic C duties and qualifications or their equivalent, and qualifying for higher-level duties through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Employees must be able and willing to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the next level in the progression, and must meet Company-established qualification timeframes or vacate the current classification. A physical abilities assessment is required, and the employee must live within 30 miles of the service center. The physical demand level is Heavy Work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of work experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must have performed the duties of, and have all qualifications for, Line Mechanic C or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
- Must be able and willing to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform Line Mechanic A duties and qualify through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
- Must acquire the qualifications for the next higher classification within the time frame determined by the Company, or vacate the current classification.
- Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
- Must live within 30 miles of the service center.
- Must be capable of working on energized electrical lines and equipment under the applicable level of supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and related equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
- Assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment during the first 12 months in the classification, progressing through supervision levels as skill level dictates.
- Replace fuses and operate energized switching and sectionalizing devices at any voltage under general supervision.
- Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized lines or equipment; and place or remove grounds.
- Install, maintain, and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities.
- Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault-finding tools and equipment.
- Install and maintain multiple street-light circuits.
- Install three-phase transformer banks on poles and aerial or ground-mounted platforms.
- Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service.
- Install, maintain, operate, and remove capacitor banks from service.
- Connect transformer installations; check phase rotation, parallel installations, and check voltage on single- and three-phase transformers.
- Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines or equipment.
- Perform similar or less-skilled work.
- Prepare, conduct, and facilitate safety meetings.
- Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
- Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit them to local supervision for review.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
