Transmission Line Mechanic

Job Posting End Date

06-13-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. 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 equal or 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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below:

Work Experience requirement listed below:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required. Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time. Physical demand level is Heavy, and requirements details are listed below:

Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 100 ft and higher

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

physical demands required for this job include but not limited to Minimum Requirement Line Mechanic Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level 75 Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet 60 Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level 50 Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level 30 Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift 2 Miles Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure 100 and Higher Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift 150 and Higher (Tested at 60’) Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Not Tested)

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N024-V91

Compensation Range:

$29.42-30.11 USD

The 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.

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