Line Mechanic C- - Cols NE

Overview

Job Title:

Line Mechanic C

Job Summary:

Perform 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 duties apply to overhead and underground facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D (or equivalent).

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision; assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
• After completion of C100, or equivalent experience, test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision; use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, may cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-300, or equivalent experience, may cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-400, or equivalent experience, perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months, including assisting with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
• Progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates; capable of replacing fuses and operating switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
• Build and erect equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations; conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits; perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines; perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist; complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit for review.
• Adhere to defined supervision levels and safety guidelines for responsible tasks and emergencies.

Line Mechanic C

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, or
• One year of related line experience defined as: completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or
• An Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.

Shall have performed the duties and qualifications of Line Mechanic D or equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the duties of the key job in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Must acquire within time frame determined by the Company the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification or vacate the current job classification. A physical abilities assessment is required for this position.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Class A CDL is required

Line Mechanic B

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by…