Transmission Line Mechanic

Position Title

Transmission Line Mechanic

Waterloo, IA, United States

Under general supervision, works alone or with a crew to install and maintain electric distribution and transmission systems. Includes all overhead, underground facilities and other utilities, which includes installing, but not connecting gas pipe. Typical duties: performs the duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person. Performs all work in a safe manner. Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.

Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, 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 devices on energized electric circuits of all voltages; works with hot‑line tools, performs steel tower structural work, and operates electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, fault locators, etc. Reads meters, operates switches and cutouts in transmission and distribution circuits, patrols assigned circuits, and conducts climbing inspections of conductors and equipment.

Drives a truck and is responsible for truck, tools, and equipment carried thereon. Locates underground gas and electric facilities and performs locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist. Contacts property owners on tree‑trimming matters and performs minor tree trimming, cutting brush, and removing line detriments to the extent necessary in performance of regular duties.

Responsible for completing written reports on fieldwork and proper accounting for materials and time associated with each job. Performs public contacts when necessary. Leads, trains and instructs employees in their work including switching. Installs, removes, changes and turns on or off existing meters of the following classes: sets voltage‑recording devices, single and three‑phase self‑contained meters through Class 320, network meters through Class 320, and changes bill group on demand meters as needed.

Performs duties in company and customer substations to restore service and perform diagnostics to include switching, analyzing relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser counts, voltage‑regulator information, load‑tap‑changer information and similar work to restore service. Operates substation equipment to include opening/closing breakers and reclosers, operating load‑tap changers and voltage‑regulator controls, installing fuses and similar work to restore service as well as other operations consistent with training and ability.

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• Class "A" CDL required.
• Pipeline/Hwy Alcohol & Drug Testing.
• CIP certification.
• Must be an experienced journey worker, with at least four years of related experience, which may include installing overhead and underground utilities, installing poles and steel tower structures, and related hardware.
• Current journey worker card/certificate/license and/or evidence of satisfactorily completing an apprenticeship training program preferred.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
• We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are 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 (except as required by law), 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.

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.

• Job Identification:
• Posting Date:
• Apply Before: T15:19:00+00:00
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Job Shift: Shift B
• Location:
  
  260 Fairview Ave, Waterloo, IA, 50703, US
• Business:
  Mid American Energy Company

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