Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.
Pay Range: $43.47 - $51.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Work Schedule Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Rotating On-Call Schedule The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3:30 PM or during weekends).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.
Other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
5+ years’ experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking
General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices
General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations
General knowledge of transformer theory, loading and connectivity
Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office
Ability to identify system operating problems
Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License
Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days
Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician
The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.
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