Line Mechanic D

Category:
Technical Speciality/Skilled Trades

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 the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de‑energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to competently 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, demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment (except digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders, and structures, and work on de‑energized conductors and equipment.
• May work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision. After completion of D‑200 or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts.
• 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 inspection and use.
• Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware, and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
• After completion of D‑200 or equivalent experience, under direct supervision, may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices.
• Progress from direct to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of D‑300 or equivalent experience, 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), 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. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and 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.
• Supervision framework: DIRECT SUPERVISION – qualified person works with the employee hands‑on. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION – qualified person is near the structure/equipment with constant visual or verbal contact. GENERAL SUPERVISION – employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task, not necessarily on site. QUALIFIED PERSON – Line Mechanic or Supervisor capable of performing emergency rescue.

• High school diploma or GED

• No experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Obtain appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the probationary period unless additional time is needed and authorized by management. Acquire CDL beginner’s permit within 60 days.
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Line Mechanic…