Lead Line Technician

Location: Amherst Junction

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Union Details (If applicable)
IBEW Local 965

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit Northern Area, Operations-WI Energy Del WPLNumber of Positions Available1

Salary GradeU
101365

Career Band Lead Job  CodeJ
03783

Residency Requirement Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 25 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Pay Range $66.45 - $67.23

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Job Description

Job Summary Supervises and assists employees engaged in the construction, maintenance, and replacement of electric, telephone and other properties as required.

What you will do Supervises work on right of way, structures, conductors, transformers (overhead and underground), plants, substations and auxiliary equipment.

Acts as a role model in attitude, safety, productivity, emergency response, and good business judgment. Coaches employees on their performance on these aspects of the job.

Supervises the erection and guying of poles.

Climbs poles and works with tools for the purpose of construction and maintenance of electric lines and other properties as required.

Supervises the placing of all auxiliary equipment.

Assures employee compliance with Safety Rules, Operating Practices, Construction Standards and Accounting Procedures.

Instructs the crew in safe work methods.

Supervises installation and connection of transformers and other line apparatus.

Provides proper clearances for safety and good service.

Supervises installation, splicing and securing of conductors.

Installs and removes meters; oversees the proper installation of services.

Maintains records pertaining to apprentice training.

Contacts the public in connection with line work.

Moves heavy objects.

Requisition s, receives and issues material.

Keeps records, prepares reports.

Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements High School diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience2 years' experience working on energized lines as a line technician

Other Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to maintain a Commercial Driver’s License This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with A.C. theory and fundamentals of electricity and with testing apparatus, and live line maintenance tools

Thorough knowledge of the Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices and requirements of the State Electrical Code as it relates to line construction and maintenance

Thorough knowledge of the company's standards of line construction and tree trimming

Understanding of work order procedures and allocation of charges

Ability to make understandable sketch maps and to read maps and blueprints

Ability to make repairs and adjustments on motors, transformers, and other electrical equipment

Ability to supervise others and to deal with the public, sensitivity to public opinion and property owners' rights

Demonstrated ability as a leader in attitude, safety, productivity, and good business judgment, emergency response, and other competencies as outlined in the Lead Line Technician expectations.

Individuals selected for this position will have previously demonstrated these competencies as a journeyman.

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.

Ability to work…