Line Technician (Hiring up to First Class Line Technician)

**Hiring up to First Class Line Technician. Hiring level determined based on evaluation of experience (see experience requirements below)

**Duties up to and including the following contingent on hiring level

Position Purpose:

Perform duties to independently carry out all line crew activities. Continue to receive refresher and new skill training, while providing instruction and guidance to the Line Technician Apprentice and Second Class Line Technician levels.

Essential Functions:

Independently performs all types of underground/overhead line duties under direction of the Line Supervisor, while training and coordinating work of other technicians.

1. Work on hot line distribution circuits on all lines and voltages of the Cooperative, following established procedures and safe practices. Duties involve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Cooperative's electrical distribution system and signal circuits.
2. Make all types of single and polyphase transformer installations, rephasing and phase rotation on polyphase circuits.
3. Install, remove and relocate transformers, lighting, secondaries, service drops, oil circuit breakers, poles, conductors, capacitors, regulators, and other line equipment.
4. Install or remove instrument transformers, recording or indicating meters of all types. Make load and voltage tests.

Perform staking and line layout duties as assigned.

1. Read, interpret, and change, as needed, staking sheets. Develop material list from the staking sheets.
2. Read and interpret RUS specifications and line construction assemblies, and NEC and National Electric Safety codes.
3. Read and interpret the Cooperative's electrical and mechanical tagging and other numbering systems, SCADA information, and the layout, feeds, and delivery points of electrical transmission and distribution lines.
4. Follow standard procedures to check materials in and out of the warehouse.

Follow safety standards and ensure that other crew members are aware of and are following safety rules and procedures.

1. Know and comply with the Cooperative's safety regulations and ensure compliance among crewmembers.
2. Maintain current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR certifications.
3. Know and comply with traffic laws and regulations, federal motor carrier regulations, and state DOT/Public Service Commission regulations.
4. Ensure that assigned trucks and equipment are operated safely in accordance with government and the Cooperative's safety rules and regulations.
5. Ensure that assigned vehicles, tools and equipment are in good, safe working condition and properly maintained. Promptly report any vehicle, tool or equipment that needs repair to the immediate supervisor.

Other Duties:

1. Use radio equipment for communications in the correct manner according to regulations.
2. Maintain a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license and DOT certification.
3. Detect faulty operations or materials and report all unusual conditions to supervisor.
4. Be available to respond to all types of emergency service calls.
5. Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean and orderly.
6. Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

First Class Line Technician: 5-7 years

Second Class Line Technician: 3-4 years

Apprentice Line Technician III: 2-3 years

Apprentice Line Technician II: 1 year

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