Line Mechanic D

Job Summary: Assist in performing 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.

• Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other equipment on de‑energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
• Perform ground‑person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures.
• After completion of D-100 (or equivalent experience), operate company equipment (except digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders and structures, and work on de‑energized conductors and equipment.
• After completion of D-100, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260volts under direct supervision.
• After completion of D-200, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision as skill level dictates, and may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260volts under supervision of a higher classification.
• Assemble and install line material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision.
• Use and store hand lines, tie knots, and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment.
• Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using proper tools, hardware and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
• After completion of D‑200, may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices, as well as refuse line and transformer devices under direct supervision.
• Progress from direct supervision to immediate and eventually general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of D‑300, test de‑energized overhead lines and equipment, install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• Identify, inspect, use and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves (PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses and covers (IPE).
• Inspect, maintain, organize, operate and stock company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Safely execute pole‑top rescue and bucket‑truck rescue processes as training is completed.
• Protect or control work area by setting and removing barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required.
• Read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital kilowatt‑hour meters.
• Complete monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required; line‑work experience or line‑school education preferred.

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Must obtain a CDL beginner’s permit within 60 days of hire and appropriate licensing within the designated probationary period.

• Demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Line MechanicA classification and for advancement to the next higher classification.
• Must acquire necessary qualifications within the timeframe determined by the company.
• Job requires achieving the “recommended” test results from the Hire Vue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout.
• Regular overtime, on‑call response, and out‑of‑town travel may be required.

Grade: N024‑V91|Range: $30.60–$31.32 per hour.

Heavy Work (H):
Exerting 50–100pounds of force occasionally, 25–50pounds of force frequently, or >10–20pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed those for Medium Work.

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