Line Technician A, B, or C (London)

PPL Corporation • London, KY

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About The Position

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are regulated utilities within the PPL Corporation family. 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 safety procedures. The position requires regular attendance and may involve responding 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 30 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.
• Must qualify within a reasonable period for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with an air-brakes endorsement.
• Must be successfully recommended from the EEI CAST test.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds from the ground to 30 inches and from waist level to chest height daily.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders unassisted daily.
• Must be able to perform extended hand manipulations away from the body and near floor level for extended periods on a routine basis.

Nice To Haves

• Formal line technician training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground work using applicable standards.
• Climb utility poles and safely handle oneself while working on them.
• Install conductors in overhead and underground environments.
• Apply proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.
• Operate bucket and derrick trucks and follow associated safety procedures.
• Apply company safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Use and care for equipment, tools, and rope properly.
• Know lines and equipment and patrol when necessary.
• Care for, handle, and store live-line tools and protective equipment properly.

What This Job Offers

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