What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Technician A or B position at Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky...?
Position Purpose
Perform routine construction, maintenance and repair work on high voltage electric distribution lines and equipment under direct supervision of qualified personnel.
Required Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.5 or more years experience with electric line construction and maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills Must be willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours. Successful applicant must be at least 20 years old or older with a valid driver's license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Must qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes. Must live within 25 miles of report location or be willing to relocate. Must be successfully recommended from EEI test
Job Description
Use of Standards, know how to perform any general construction in overhead or underground work. Must be proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole. Must be skilled in installing conductors in overhead and underground. Proficient in the use of hot sticks and cover-up equipment. Know the proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits. Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures associated with their use. Know how to install and hook-up transformer banks (ALL).a. Knowledge of transformer fusing charts.b. Must be able to read voltmeter, amp meters, and rotation meters.c. Know proper riser wire size for each type bank. Know how to install a three phase underground transformer. Know how to install and hook-up various capacitors. Know how to install and hook-up air brake switches and sectionalizers. Know proper procedures for installing services and meters. Know how to do distribution switching under the direction of company dispatch. Ability to read engineering prints. Be able to perform incidental transmission work and know the proper grounding procedures for transmission work. Read and know company safety rules.a. Pole-top resuscitation and safe method of lowering a person to the ground.b. Know the use and care of rubber goods to be used in energized work. Personal protective equipment.c. Proper inspection of pole before climbing. Proper care and use of hooks, gaffs, and body belt.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company
220 W Main St
Louisville
Kentucky États-Unis
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