Lineman -C

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. The employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Lineman A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Lineman B (or equivalent).

• Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de‑energized.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
• Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re‑fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.
• Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.
• Make energized cut‑overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
• Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.
• Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.
• Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault‑finding tools and equipment.
• Direct crew when assigned.
• Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.
• Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B‑200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands‑on comprehensive demonstrations. External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre‑assessment.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Other Requirements:
  Must have performed the duties and qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
• During the first twelve months in this classification, assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment. Progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Capable of replacing fuses and operating switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision.
• After twelve months, progress from immediate supervision to general supervision as skill level dictates.
• Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re‑fuse line and transformer devices; test de‑energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds.
• Install, maintain and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities.
• Locate and correct trouble using cable‑locating and fault‑finding tools and equipment.
• Install and maintain multiple street‑light circuits.
• Install three‑phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground‑mounted platforms.
• Install three‑phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service.
• Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service.
• Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three‑phase transformer installations.
• Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment.
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