Power Line Technician

Cleco Power•Pineville, LA

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Power Line Technician II assists in safely constructing, operating, inspecting, and maintaining Cleco’s distribution system, equipment, and facilities in accordance with distribution operations practices and service-restoration requirements while maintaining customer satisfaction. The technician learns industry and Cleco standard work practices from senior staff, on-the-job experience, and formal Cleco training. The role supports restoration, construction, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems, along with troubleshooting, switching operations, service restoration, and inspections of distribution and transmission lines and substation equipment. Work must follow Cleco policies, procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and established practices. The technician is expected to support reliable service, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence; be available for emergency callouts and scheduled overtime; and occasionally work away from the normal location to assist Cleco or other electric utilities.

Requirements

Secondary or high school diploma.
CDL driver’s license required; loss of CDL results in automatic termination.
Strong business acumen pertaining to the utility industry.
Strong knowledge of leading practices for the relevant practice area.
Strong planning and project management skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
Ability to function effectively within a team and present ideas and opinions in a respectful, collegial manner.
Availability for callouts and emergencies, and for scheduled overtime.

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion a corporate culture emphasizing transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, belonging, customer service, and operational excellence.
Follow safety rules, procedures, and regulations, and contribute positive safety observations.
Attend and actively participate in safety meetings.
Learn and perform line operations and construction activities safely and efficiently in accordance with the position’s classification.
Provide reliable service and maintain customer satisfaction.
Complete assignments in accordance with Cleco policies, procedures, and standards.
Work safely and productively while meeting applicable quality and productivity standards.
Assist with the safe, efficient, and timely restoration, construction, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems.
Perform troubleshooting, switching operations, and service restoration to minimize CHO, requesting assistance when necessary.
Inspect and maintain distribution and transmission lines and substation equipment.
Incorporate Human Performance (TOPI) into daily work routines.
Maintain good attendance, arrive on time for regular work and scheduled overtime, and respond to callouts and emergencies when called.
Respond to weather-related needs by reporting when called or offering help as conditions warrant.
Occasionally work away from the normal work location to provide mutual assistance within Cleco or to other electric utilities.
Communicate honestly and effectively with managers, supervisors, leads, employees, and customers while maintaining positive behavior.
Promote teamwork, support company initiatives, and provide good customer service.
Follow instructions and directions from leads, supervisors, and managers.
Perform other duties as assigned.