Power Line Technician

Cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco in Louisiana seeks a Power Line Technician I to assist in constructing, operating, inspecting and maintaining the distribution system under direct supervision. You will learn Cleco standard work practices through on-the-job and formal training while supporting safe, reliable service.

Responsibilities include learning line operations, participating in safety meetings, and contributing to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Secondary/High School Diploma.
• 0+ years of related experience.
• Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry.
• Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area.
• Planning and project managementskills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
• Proficient teamwork and respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform line operations safely under supervision.
• Assist in restoration, construction, and maintenance of distribution systems.
• Attend safety meetings and promote safety and customer satisfaction.
• Complete job assignments per Cleco policies and standards.
• Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, leads, employees and customers.
• Be available for callouts and overtime as needed.
• Work with teams to minimize outages and improve reliability.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary/High School Diploma

Tools

CDL license

Job description

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco— where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. Under direct supervision the Power Line Technician I assists in safely constructing, operating, inspecting and maintaining Cleco’s distribution system, equipment and facilities in accordance with distribution operations practices and service restoration all while maintaining customer satisfaction. Cleco’s Power Line Technician I are expected to learn industry and Cleco standard work practices from senior staff as well as on the job and formal Cleco training.

Key Responsibilities

• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Compliant with safety rules, procedures & regulations and positive safety observations.
• Attend and actively participate in safety meetings.
• Under direct supervision, demonstrates capacity to learn and perform all aspects of line operations/construction activities safely and efficiently as required by level of classification.
• Strive to provide reliable service and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures and standards.
• Works safely, productively and within established Cleco quality procedures & standards for position (productivity and quality standards can be based upon KPI reports).
• Assists in the restoration, construction and maintenance of Cleco’s overhead and underground distribution systems safely, efficiently and in a timely manner, producing positive customer satisfaction and reducing SAIDI/SAIFI.
• Performs troubleshooting, requesting assistance only when necessary, switching operations and service restoration to minimize CHO.
• Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures and standards.
• Incorporate Human Performance (TOPI) in daily, work routine Good attendance record, including on time for regular work and scheduled overtime.
• Available for callout/emergencies.
• Based upon current/forecasted weather conditions, responds when called or calls in/comes in to offer help.
• Willing to occasionally work away from normal work location for mutual assistance within Cleco and other electric utilities.
• Honestly and effectively communicates with managers, supervisors, leads, employees and customers, maintaining positive behavior.
• Promotes teamwork, supporting company initiatives and providing good customer satisfaction.
• Follows instructions and directions from Leads, Supervisors and Managers.

Qualifications

• Required Education, Skills & Experience
• Secondary/High School Diploma
• 0+ years of related experience
• Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
• Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
• Planning and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner.

Licenses and Certifications

• Maintain CDL Drivers Licenses at all times.
• Loss of CDL will result in automatic termination.

Primary Competencies

• BEHAVIORAL
• Balances stakeholders
• Builds effective teams
• Business Insight
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Drives results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills trust
• Nimble learning
• Plans and Aligns Strategic mindset
• Safety Drive vision and purpose
• TECHINCAL
• Analytical skills
• Compliance
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.