Line Mechanic

Line Mechanic PositionsPerform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.Line Mechanic CAssemble, 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. Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations. Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits. Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. Direct the work of employees assigned to assist. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.Line Mechanic BAssemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.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.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.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.Install, maintain and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault finding tools and equipment.Install and maintain multiple street light circuits.Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms.Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service. Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service.Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment.Perform similar or less skilled work.Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings.Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.Line Mechanic AInstall 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.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 work.Compensation DataCompensation Grade: U057-150Compensation Range: $31.33 - $58.62The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.