Line Technician – Outdoor Electric Power & Storm Response

LG&E and KU Energy LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company seek a skilled Line Technician to support overhead and underground line work, perform maintenance, and respond to outages as needed. The role requires climbing ability, safety-consciousness, and knowledge of electrical grounding and equipment handling.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, with at least six months of line construction experience and a willingness to relocate within 35 miles of the report

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Use standards to perform maintenance and general construction in overhead and underground work.
• Proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.
• Knowledge of installing conductors in overhead and underground environments.
• Familiar with grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.
• Proficient in bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures.
• Adhere to company safety rules and procedures.
• Care for equipment, tools and rope; know lines and equipment; patrol when necessary.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Literacy

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company seek a skilled Line Technician to support overhead and underground line work, perform maintenance, and respond to outages as needed. The role requires climbing ability, safety-consciousness, and knowledge of electrical grounding and equipment handling.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, with at least six months of line construction experience and a willingness to relocate within 35 miles of the report