Power Line Technician

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Power Line Technician I assists in safely constructing, operating, inspecting, and maintaining Cleco’s distribution system, equipment, and facilities in accordance with distribution operations practices and service restoration, all while maintaining customer satisfaction. Cleco’s Power Line Technician I are expected to learn industry and Cleco standard work practices from senior staff as well as on the job and formal Cleco training.

• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence
• Compliant with safety rules, procedures & regulations and positive safety observations. Attend and actively participate in safety meetings.
• Demonstrates capacity to learn and perform all aspects of line operations/construction activities safely and efficiently under direct supervision
• Strives to provide reliable service and maintain customer satisfaction
• Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures, and standards
• Works safely, productively, and within established Cleco quality procedures & standards (productivity and quality standards can be based upon KPI reports)
• Assists in the restoration, construction, and maintenance of Cleco’s overhead and underground distribution systems safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner, producing positive customer satisfaction and reducing SAIDI/SAIFI
• Performs troubleshooting, requesting assistance only when necessary, switching operations, and service restoration to minimize CHO
• Incorporates Human Performance (TOPI) in daily work routine
• Maintains good attendance record, including on time for regular work and scheduled overtime
• Available for callout/emergencies. Responds when called or calls in/comes in to offer help based on current/forecasted weather conditions
• Willing to occasionally work away from normal work location for mutual assistance within Cleco and other electric utilities
• Communicates honestly and effectively with managers, supervisors, leads, employees, and customers, maintaining positive behavior
• Promotes teamwork, supporting company initiatives and providing good customer satisfaction
• Follows instructions and directions from Leads, Supervisors and Managers

• Secondary/High School Diploma
• 0+ years of related experience
• Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
• Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
• Planning and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficiency at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a respectful and collegial manner

• Maintain CDL Driver’s License(s) at all times. Loss of CDL will result in automatic termination.

• Balances stakeholders
• Builds effective teams
• Business Insight
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Demonstrates self‑awareness
• Drives results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills trust
• Nimble learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Strategic mindset
• Safety
• Drive vision and purpose

• Analytical skills
• Compliance

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.