Line Technician

Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation•Lawrenceburg, KY

About The Position

The Line Technician carries out construction, operations, and maintenance work to provide reliable service to the Cooperative’s membership. The role involves work on energized and de-energized lines, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, outage response, and restoration activities. The technician maintains assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles; follows safety procedures; and may supervise or train personnel when assigned. The position requires four ten-hour shifts, work outdoors in varying and sometimes severe weather, and participation in on-call rotations, including during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in the Line Technician training program or equivalent line experience.
Ability to read and follow operations, technical, and safety manuals.
Ability to follow directions and work with other line technicians and warehouse personnel.
Ability to communicate with line technicians and Crew Chiefs and collaborate with coworkers to solve problems.
Ability to complete reports and other paperwork and perform mathematical calculations.
Maintain pole-climbing certification.
Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.
Maintain certification in pole-top and bucket-truck rescue.
Have vision and color perception, ability to hear, and ability to reach overhead.
Pass a physical examination upon employment and have sufficient health to perform the essential job functions.
Be able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously.
Be able to squat and kneel occasionally; bend, stoop, climb poles, and balance frequently; and use hands and feet for repetitive physical tasks.
Be able to work four ten-hour shifts.
Be able to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in on-call rotations and emergency response.
Be able to reach the regular work location from home within a reasonable length of time.

Responsibilities

Perform individually or with other personnel all phases of construction, operations, and maintenance of energized or de-energized lines.
Perform conversions, switching, and fusing.
Install transformers, transformer banks, breakers, regulators, and auto boosters with little or no supervision.
Stay informed about safety measures and maintain proficiency in first aid, artificial respiration, and pole-top resuscitation.
Observe hazardous conditions or potential line failures and correct them or report them to a supervisor.
Cut rights-of-way and trim trees as required.
Assist with digging holes, setting anchors, and aligning and framing poles.
Attend and participate in Cooperative safety meetings.
Perform supervisory responsibilities in the Crew Chief’s absence.
Receive service calls while on call, ensure requests are handled promptly, and complete required outage reports.
Respond to requests for assistance during major events as needed.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
Operate assigned line equipment and devices efficiently.
Direct customer complaints and information to the appropriate authority.
Train and direct occasional personnel as assigned.
Drive and operate the assigned vehicle and keep it neat and orderly.
Maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.
Stay informed about EKP line-switching procedures and follow directions from the EKP dispatcher.
Stay informed about Blue Grass Energy feeds, circuit diagrams, and SCADA protocol.
Perform substation power restoration according to proper protocol.
Follow the BGEnergy Safety Manual and BGEnergy policies and procedures.