Line Mechanic

Line Mechanic – Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Mid American Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power‑generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. Mid American Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Performs the duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person. Performs all work in a safe manner. Compiles and reports on fieldwork. Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, pole line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, streetlight equipment, electrical cable, gas pipe, cross‑arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit, capacitor bank controls and any and all forms of electrical material and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance and operation of electric circuits.

Uses protective equipment and works on energized circuits of all voltages. Performs steel tower structural work including erection, removal and repair. Reads meters, operates switches and cutouts, patrols transmission and distribution circuits, inspects poles and towers, locates underground facilities, provides public contacts, leads and trains employees, operates substation equipment, restores service, and performs diagnostics.

• Class "A" CDL required
• Pipeline/Hwy Alcohol & Drug Testing
• CIP certification
• At least four years of related experience (e.g., installing overhead and underground utilities, installing poles and steel tower structures)
• Current journey worker card/certificate/license or evidence of satisfactorily completing an apprenticeship training program preferred

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Manufacturing & Production

Manufacturing