Transmission Line Mechanic

Berkshire Hathaway•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

Under general supervision, works alone or with a crew to install and maintain electric distribution and transmission systems. Includes all overhead, underground facilities and other utilities, which includes installing, but not connecting gas pipe. Typical Duties Performs the duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person. Performs all work in a safe manner. Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures. Performs all work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protect themselves, their fellow employees and the public from injury. Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, poles line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, streetlight equipment, electrical cable, gas pipe, cross-arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit, capacitor bank controls and any and all forms of electrical material and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric circuits. Installs, uses and removes protective equipment and devices on energized electric circuits of all voltages. Works with hot line tools on circuits. Performs work on energized circuits of all voltages. Performs steel tower structural work including the erection and removal and repair of steel towers and electrical equipment used in connection therewith. Works with electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, fault locators, etc. Reads meters. Operates switches and cutouts in transmission and distribution circuits. Patrols transmission and distribution circuits as assigned. Inspects poles and towers, making climbing inspections of conductors and equipment. Drives truck and is responsible for truck, tools, and equipment carried thereon. Must be familiar with and capable of operating all types of equipment associated with the work being performed. Locates underground gas and electric facilities in conjunction with their work. Additionally, performs locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist. Contacts property owners on tree trimming matters. Performs minor tree trimming, cutting brush, removing line detriments to the extent necessary in performance of regular duties. Responsible for completing written reports on fieldwork and proper accounting for materials and time associated with each job. Performs public contacts when necessary. Leads, trains and instructs employees in their work including switching. Installs, removes, changes and turns on or off existing meters of the following classes: Sets voltage recording devices Single and three phase self-contained meters through Class 320 Network meters through Class 320 Changes bill group on demand meters as needed. (Note: This does not include meter types or situations that require programming for installation) Performs duties in Company and customer substations to restore service and perform diagnostics to include: switching, analyzing and communicating relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser count or values, voltage regulator information, load tap changer information and similar work to restore service. Operates substation equipment to include: open/close breakers and reclosers, operate load tap changers and voltage regulator controls, install fuses and similar work to restore service as well as other operations consistent with training and ability.

Requirements

Class “A” CDL required
Pipeline/Hwy Alcohol & Drug Testing
CIP certification
Must be an experienced journeyworker, with at least four years related experience, which may include installing overhead and underground utilities, installing poles and steel tower structures, and related hardware.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Current journeyworker card/certificate/license and/or evidence of satisfactorily completing an apprenticeship training program preferred.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electric distribution and transmission systems.
Install overhead and underground facilities and other utilities.
Perform the duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person.
Perform all work in a safe manner.
Comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Perform all work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protect themselves, their fellow employees and the public from injury.
Install, change, transfer, move and remove poles, poles line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, streetlight equipment, electrical cable, gas pipe, cross-arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit, capacitor bank controls and any and all forms of electrical material and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric circuits.
Install, use and remove protective equipment and devices on energized electric circuits of all voltages.
Work with hot line tools on circuits.
Perform work on energized circuits of all voltages.
Perform steel tower structural work including the erection and removal and repair of steel towers and electrical equipment used in connection therewith.
Work with electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, fault locators, etc.
Read meters.
Operate switches and cutouts in transmission and distribution circuits.
Patrol transmission and distribution circuits as assigned.
Inspect poles and towers, making climbing inspections of conductors and equipment.
Drive truck and is responsible for truck, tools, and equipment carried thereon.
Be familiar with and capable of operating all types of equipment associated with the work being performed.
Locate underground gas and electric facilities in conjunction with their work.
Perform locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist.
Contact property owners on tree trimming matters.
Perform minor tree trimming, cutting brush, removing line detriments to the extent necessary in performance of regular duties.
Be responsible for completing written reports on fieldwork and proper accounting for materials and time associated with each job.
Perform public contacts when necessary.
Lead, train and instruct employees in their work including switching.
Install, remove, change and turn on or off existing meters of the following classes: Sets voltage recording devices Single and three phase self-contained meters through Class 320 Network meters through Class 320 Changes bill group on demand meters as needed. (Note: This does not include meter types or situations that require programming for installation)
Perform duties in Company and customer substations to restore service and perform diagnostics to include: switching, analyzing and communicating relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser count or values, voltage regulator information, load tap changer information and similar work to restore service.
Operate substation equipment to include: open/close breakers and reclosers, operate load tap changers and voltage regulator controls, install fuses and similar work to restore service as well as other operations consistent with training and ability.