Line Mechanic

Position Title Line Mechanic Location Davenport, IA, United States Description 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. Responsibilities Performs duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person. All work is performed in a safe manner, complying with applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures. Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, pole‑line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, street‑light equipment, electrical cable, gas pipe, cross‑arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit, capacitor bank controls and all electrical materials and accessories used in construction, maintenance and operation of electric circuits. Installs, uses and removes protective equipment and devices on energized electric circuits of all voltages; works with hot‑line tools on circuits; performs work on energized circuits of all voltages. Performs steel‑tower structural work, including erection, removal and repair of steel towers and electrical equipment used therewith. Works with electrical instruments (voltmeters, ammeters, fault locators, etc.), reads meters, operates switches and cut‑outs in transmission and distribution circuits. Patrols transmission and distribution circuits; inspects poles and towers, making climbing inspections of conductors and equipment. Drives truck and is responsible for truck, tools and equipment carried thereon. Locates underground gas and electric facilities; performs locates where no locator/leak surveyors exist; contacts property owners on tree‑trimming matters; performs minor tree trimming, cutting brush and removing line detriments as needed. Completes written reports on field work and accounts for materials and time for 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 various classes; performs duties in company and customer substations to restore service and perform diagnostics, including switching, analyzing and communicating relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser count, voltage regulator information, load‑tap‑changer information and similar data. Operates substation equipment: opens/closes breakers and reclosers; operates load‑tap‑changers and voltage regulator controls; installs fuses and other work to restore service as permitted by training and ability. Qualifications Class "A" CDL required. Pipeline/highway alcohol & drug testing. CIP certification. Experienced journey worker with at least four years of related experience, including 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 accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Company Overview MidAmerican 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. Job Identification 10005127 Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Shift B Locations 3050 Enterprise Way, Davenport, IA, 52806, US Apply Before 2026-07-18T04:59:00+00:00 Post Date 2026-06-17 PI PI285337083 #J-18808-Ljbffr