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, or equivalent experience, shall 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 C100, or equivalent experience, 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, or equivalent experience, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision. Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, may cover up stationery tied in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-300, or equivalent experience, may cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-400, or equivalent experience, perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first TWELVE MONTHS. (Wording from LMB description - During the first twelve months in this classification (LMB) assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
• During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate 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 troubleshooting 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.

• High school diploma or GED

• 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 distribution electrical power line experience, or an associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company

• Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80%…