Line Mechanic-C-

Job Summary

Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D (or equivalent).

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C‑100, be competent to perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision; assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
• After completion of C‑100, test, de‑energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C‑200, be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision and use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment for line work up to 600 volts.
• After completion of C‑200, may cover up stationary tied‑in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C‑300, may cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• During the first twelve months, perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification while progressing from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Capable of replacing fuses and operating switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
• Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and trouble‑shooting of lines.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• Maintain the reference guidelines for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel and the safety and development of employees.

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, or one year of related line experience defined as successful completion of a one‑year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship.

Licenses /

Certifications:

Valid Class A CDL is required.

• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent, and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic
  
  A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
• Regular overtime and on‑call response are required; travel, including out‑of‑town travel, may also be required.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the service location.

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H –…