Line Technician A, B, or C

PPL Corporation • Danville, IL

2d

About The Position

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are regulated utilities within the PPL Corporation family. The companies serve more than 1.3 million customers across Kentucky and Virginia. The Line Technician assists construction and service crews in providing adequate service to customers.

The role performs maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground environments, using company standards and safe work procedures. It involves climbing utility poles; working with conductors, circuits, tools, and equipment; and operating bucket and derrick trucks. The position requires outdoor work in varied weather, exposure to high-voltage equipment, frequent overtime or overnight travel, and responsiveness to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of experience with line construction and maintenance.
• Good mathematical, literacy, and communication skills.
• Willingness to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours.
• Must live within 25 miles of the report location or be willing to relocate.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be certified under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an air-brake endorsement.
• Successful recommendation from the EEI test.
• Regular attendance.
• Good vision and hearing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and frequently stoop, bend, push, and pull.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• Formal line technician training.

Responsibilities

• Use company standards to perform maintenance and general construction on overhead and underground facilities.
• Climb and safely handle oneself on utility poles.
• Install conductors in overhead and underground environments.
• Apply proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.
• Use bucket and derrick trucks and follow associated safety procedures.
• Apply company safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Properly use and care for equipment, tools, and rope.
• Know lines and equipment and patrol when necessary.
• Properly care for, handle, and store live-line tools and protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

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