Line Mechanic

Position Title Line Mechanic Location Council Bluffs, IA, United States Job Summary 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 the duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person. Performs all work in a safe manner, complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures, and protects themselves, fellow employees and the public from injury. Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, pole‑line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, streetlight 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. Uses and removes protective equipment on energized circuits of all voltages, works with hot‑line tools, performs steel tower structural work, and operates electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and fault locators. Reads meters, operates switches and cutouts in transmission and distribution circuits, patrols circuits as assigned, inspects poles and towers, performs climbing inspections, drives truck and manages tools and equipment. Locates underground gas and electric facilities, performs locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist, contacts property owners on tree‑trimming matters, and performs minor tree trimming and brush removal to the extent necessary. Completes written reports on fieldwork and accounts for materials and time. Performs public contacts as needed, leads, trains and instructs employees. Installs, removes, changes and operates meter devices including voltage recording devices, self‑contained meters, Class 320 network meters, and changes bill group on demand meters. Performs substation duties such as switching, analyzing relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser counts, voltage regulator information, load tap changer information, and operates substation equipment including breakers, reclosers, load tap changers, voltage regulators, and fuses to restore service. Qualifications - Class "A" CDL required - Pipeline/Hwy alcohol & drug testing - CIP certification - Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr