Service Mechanic D

Job Summary

Entry-level apprentice position assisting in service work for installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Duties include driving and operating line trucks and auxiliary equipment, responding to trouble calls, investigating and clearing issues, and providing assistance to construction and repair crews.

• Perform duties in accordance with Company safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• During first six months, demonstrate ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles, work on de-energized conductors, and under supervision work secondary voltage up to 260 volts.
• After six months, under general supervision work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts, and may work higher secondary voltages under immediate supervision.
• Assist with installation and removal of structures near energized primary conductors under immediate supervision.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and associated equipment on de-energized overhead and underground facilities, and erect equipment mountings such as regulator and transformer platforms.
• Climb poles and structures and work from bucket trucks or on ladders, demonstrating comfort above ground.
• Operate mechanized equipment required for maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities.
• Become familiar with insulating rubber gloves, sleeves and other PPE.
• Assist with loading, unloading, handling, installing and removing poles, towers and structures.
• Operate portable power tools, generators, pumps and tamps.
• Install, maintain, read and remove single-phase meters and associated equipment.
• Test meter bases for voltage, backfeed, grounds and proper connections.
• Install, maintain, and remove services, secondary cable, and associated equipment.
• Install, maintain and remove dusk-to-dawn and street light equipment.
• Set and remove barricades, flags, signs and flares; direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Load, unload and store materials, tools and equipment.
• Assist with the installation, removal and maintenance of underground facilities.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Become familiar with electronic devices to maintain records, submit reports, and use job aid programs as required.
• Attend and participate in training and assist in training of other employees.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.

Education:

High School graduate or GED.

Work Experience:

No previous work experience required. Line or Service Mechanic Certification beneficial but not required. Line work experience or line school education preferred.

Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid state driver license. Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing (CDL) as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• Must have the ability and desire to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to perform duties of Service Mechanic A within the time frame determined by the Company.
• Must acquire within such time frame the qualifications necessary for next higher classification.
• This job requires "recommended" test results from Hire Vue Lineworker assessment.
• Must have ability to use a computer and electronic devices, write legibly and record accurately.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to work aloft on poles, towers and structures, use various tools, and operate equipment with finger manipulation of bolts/screws.
• Tolerate awkward or stretched positions while working aloft and suspended from safety belt.
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 250 feet.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds overhead.

The Physical Demand Level for this job is Heavy:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

It is hereby…