Line Technician A, B, or C

PPL Corporation; Richmond (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation family, are regulated utilities serving over 1.3 million customers across Kentucky and surrounding regions. This role assists construction and service crews to provide reliable service to all customers, with physical outdoor work and frequent overtime.

Strong safety awareness and adherence to company rules are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience with line construction and maintenance.
• Formal line technician training preferred.
• Good mathematical, literacy and communications skills.
• Willing to respond to storm trouble and emergencies after hours.
• Live within 25 miles of report location or relocate.
• Must have valid driver’s license and CDL A with air brakes endorsement.
• EEI test recommended.

Responsibilities

• Use of standards to perform maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground work.
• Must be proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.
• Basic knowledge in installing conductors in overhead and underground environments.
• Familiar with proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.
• Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of company safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Proper use and care of equipment, tools and rope.
• Know lines and equipment and patrol when necessary.
• Know proper care of live line tools, handling, and storing protective equipment.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Literacy

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL A with air brakes

Job description

Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

To assist the construction and service crews in providing adequate service to all our customers.

Responsibilities

Major Accountabilities

• Use of standards to perform maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground work.
• Must be proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.
• Basic knowledge in installing conductors in overhead and underground environments
• Familiar with proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits
• Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures associated with their use
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of company safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Proper use and care of equipment, tools and rope
• Know lines and equipment and patrol when necessary
• Know proper care of live line tools, handling, and storing protective equipment

Qualifications

Recommended Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum six months experience with line construction and maintenance. Formal line technician training preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
• Must be willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours.
• Must live within 25 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Must qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Class A Commercial Drivers License. with the following endorsement: air brakes
• Must be successfully recommended from EEI test

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.

Work Conditions

• Must like outdoor work and handle exposure to elements (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• Frequent overtime and/or overnight travel.
• Exposure to high voltage equipment

Physical Effort

• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools

Job Hazards Or Danger

• Exposure to traffic and limited exposure to high voltage equipment with very high current potential.

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