Lineman C-A

Job TitlePerform 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 job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Lineman C builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Lineman D (or equivalent).Job DescriptionPosting End Date 11/01/2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. This position is posted in a range from Line Mechanic C-A ***Residency Requirement*** Candidate must reside 30 minutes from the Childress Operation Center Line Mechanic C ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. 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, shall be competent to 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 C-200, or equivalent experience, shall be capable of working 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 associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts. 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. (Wording from LMB description - During the first twelve months in this classification (LMB) assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment. During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.). 2. Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations. 3. Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits 4. Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines. 5. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. 6. Direct the work of employees assigned to assist. 7. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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: successful 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. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1) Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. 2) Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. 3) Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification. 4) A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.Line Mechanic BLine Mechanic B ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities. a. During the first twelve months in this classification assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment. During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision. b. After twelve months in this classification, while performing work on energized lines and equipment, should progress from immediate supervision to general supervision as skill level dictates. c. Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds. d. Install and maintain multiple street light circuits. e. Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms. f. Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service, Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service. 2. Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations. 3. Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment. 4. Perform similar or less skilled work. 5. Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings. 6. Direct the work of employees assigned to assist. 7. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc. 1) Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic C or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. 2) Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. 3) Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification. 4) A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.Line Mechanic ALine Mechanic A ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized. Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities. Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits. Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision. Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations. Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities. Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations. Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment. Direct crew when assigned. Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures. Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment. Direct the work of employees assigned to assist. Assist employees of equal or higher classification. Perform similar or less skilled