Line Technician A, B, or C

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Overview:

To assist the construction and service crews in providing adequate service to all our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Use of standards to perform maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground work.
• Must be proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.
• Basic knowledge in installing conductors in overhead and underground environments
• Familiar with proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits
• Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures associated with their use
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of company safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Proper use and care of equipment, tools and rope
• Know lines and equipment and patrol when necessary
• Know proper care of live line tools, handling, and storing protective equipment

Qualifications:

Recommended Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum six months experience with line construction and maintenance. Formal line technician training preferred.

• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
• Must be willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours.
• Must live within 25 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Must qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Class A Commercial Drivers License. with the following endorsement: air brakes
• Must be successfully recommended from EEI test

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.

• Must like outdoor work and handle exposure to elements (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• Frequent overtime and/or overnight travel.
• Exposure to high voltage equipment

• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools

Job Hazards Or Danger

Exposure to traffic and limited exposure to high voltage equipment with very high current potential.

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