Line Technician 1st / 2nd Class

Job Description

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General Purpose of Job

This position will assist skilled technicians in the installation, maintenance, removal, and repair of equipment on energized and de-energized overhead or underground distribution facilities; drive and operate line vehicles as well as assist in stocking trucks with tools, parts, and equipment in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements

Line Technician 1st Class

Education
Minimum : High School or GED Diploma

Minimum: Certification as a Journeyman Line Technician from an accredited line worker apprentice program

Experience
Minimum : Certification as a Journeyman Line Technician from an accredited line worker apprentice program with a minimum of one (1) year experience as a fully qualified Line Technician 1st Class/Journeyman or equivalent.

The equivalent job experience without the Journeyman Certification for consideration will be a minimum of five (5) years combined progressive experience with one or more electric distribution companies or utilities.

Minimum : Experience in overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Preferred : Qualification in transmission line work preferred.

Other Requirements
• Ability to climb poles and work at elevated heights; physical strength and agility to do strenuous manual work under varying weather conditions; wear specialized protective or safety equipment; extensive driving and field work in close proximity to hot line construction, confined spaces and energized conductors.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations and outside of regular assigned shift; ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to call-outs and maintain an acceptable call out response.

Irregular hours in evenings and on weekends are possible during peak business times and during storm season.
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
• Must not exceed the manufacturer's weight rating for pole climbing equipment of 350 pounds loaded weight.
• Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.
• The Cooperative may deem it necessar...