Job Summary

　　Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.The Line Mechanic A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic B (or equivalent).

　　Job Description

　　Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Line Mechanic A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic B (or equivalent).

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

　　Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.

　　Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.

　　Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.

　　Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.

　　Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.

　　Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.

　　Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.

　　Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault-finding tools and equipment.

　　Direct crew when assigned.

　　Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.

　　Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.

　　Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

　　Assist employees of equal or higher classification.

　　Perform similar or less skilled work.

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education: High school diploma or GED

　　Experience: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations. External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.

　　Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required

　　OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

　　1) Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

　　2) A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

　　Physical demand level is Heavy

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　　Compensation Data

　　Compensation Grade:

　　U025-450

　　Compensation Range:

　　$53.79-53.79 USD

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