Medium Voltage Technician 2

M.C. Dean, Inc • Boydton, VA

158d • Onsite

About The Position

The MV Line Tech 2 (B-Lineman) will be expected to safely perform all associated tasks with the construction and maintenance of all overhead and underground facilities (excluding hot compounds) under the direct supervision of lead MV Line Tech/ journeyman lineman or crew foreman. They must be able to safely trouble shoot and repair all distribution circuits and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED are required for this position.
• Minimum 2 years verifiable field experience
• Completion of a lineman apprenticeship course and/or AVO MV Cable splicing course with certificate is mandatory
• Can obtain project specific MV manufacturing certifications.
• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.
• Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution systems under direct supervision from the Lead MV Line Tech/Journeyman Lineman and/or MV Line Line Tech Foreman.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment.
• Climb poles with climbing hooks and belt, troubleshoot underground and overhead distribution systems, set transformers and pull underground primary and secondary conductors.
• Complete reports, documentation, and mapping information.
• Assist lead MV Line Tech and foreman in training lower-level Apprentice MV Line Tech’s and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Be able to prepare all associated paperwork and be comfortable with embracing new technology in the utility field.

What This Job Offers

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