Linemen (Line Technician 3 - Journeyman)

Union Power Cooperative•Monroe, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Power has an immediate opening for Linemen (Line Technician 3 -Journeyman) who will provide the specialized technical skills necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a reliable electric system for the benefit of the consumer/member. Will also provide the type of leadership that will encourage work to be done effectively, efficiently, accurately and following all safety rules and regulations while continuously remaining focused on the Cooperative's Mission and Vision Statements, and the promotion of the Cooperative's Guiding Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow RUS specifications and OSHA safe work practices.
Possess and maintain a valid class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or obtain within the first six months of employment.
Ability to work in all types of weather during normal and after hours.
Ability to pull after hours call duty on a rotation and reside within 20 miles of assigned location.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to communicate verbally, electronically, and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret both digital and paper maps.
Ability to perform both pole top and bucket rescue.
Ability to identify other utilities (phone, cable, gas, water).
Ability to pass a skills test for this position.
Physical ability to perform essential functions including: use hand tools, dig holes, set and tamp poles, use chain saws to cut right-of-way, climb poles, assist in loading and hauling poles, lay in and tie wire, hang guys, pull wire, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to talk and hear.
Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, or balance, and to stoop, kneel and crouch.
Ability to sit periodically and use various types of computer equipment.
Distance and close vision abilities required.
Understand advanced electrical theory in line work.
Understand transformers, bank connections, and the basic principles of voltage regulation and metering.
Gain experience with construction and maintenance of distribution and transmission lines.
Perform work on both secondary and primary voltage energized lines under guidance.
Assist with all duties and training of lower-level Line Technicians.
Work connects and disconnects.
Work service and trouble calls.
Install oil circuit recloser (OCR) with supervision.
Understand and be familiar with retail rate schedules and electrical code clearances pertaining to transmission and distribution.
Understand advanced electrical theory in line work with a focus upon the understanding of wiring diagrams.
Install transformer banks and necessary metering with supervision.
Assist in substation and underground switching.
Know and understand the principles of voltage regulations.
Perform all types of line work with minimal supervision.
Perform all types of line work with limited supervision.
Perform all types of line work without supervision.
Assist in the installation and connection of voltage regulators, capacitors, transformer banking, and metering and other line equipment with minimal supervision.
Assist with all training activities as an instructor.

Nice To Haves

Supervise and assist line technicians on the pole.
Supervise lower-level line technicians in minor construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized technical skills for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a reliable electric system.
Provide leadership to ensure work is done effectively, efficiently, accurately, and safely.
Adhere to Cooperative's Mission and Vision Statements and Guiding Values.
Perform construction and maintenance of distribution and transmission lines.
Perform work on secondary and primary voltage energized lines.
Assist in substation maintenance and installations.
Perform underground switching, back-feeds, etc.
Read and understand RUS specifications books, prepare staking sheets, and maintain meter, transformer and OCR records.
Understand and be familiar with retail rate schedules and electrical code clearances pertaining to transmission and distribution.
Perform all record keeping for reports, records, and basic computer skills.
Check and respond to electronic communications on a timely and regular basis.
Enter time using approved method.
Perform pole top and bucket rescue within cooperative requirements.
Perform all duties assigned by supervision.
Assist in the installation and connection of voltage regulators, capacitors, and other line equipment.
Assist in underground installation, operation, and maintenance.
Supervise and provide assistance to line technicians.
Act as a "Qualified Observer" when energized work or working around energized equipment is being performed when assigned.
Perform substation switching, blocking circuits, etc.