Power Line Technician

Cleco; Rosepine (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco is seeking a Power Line Technician I in Louisiana to assist in constructing, operating, inspecting, and maintaining the distribution system under supervision. You will learn Cleco standards and safety practices while supporting efficient restoration and maintenance of overhead and underground networks.

You will work with a team to ensure reliable service, participate in safety meetings, and grow skills in line work. A CDL license is required to progress within the program.

Qualifications

• Secondary/High School Diploma.
• 1-3+ 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 in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Champions a culture of transparency, integrity, safety, and customer service.
• Compliant with safety rules, procedures and regulations; participate in safety meetings.
• Learn and perform line operations safely and efficiently under supervision.
• Strive to provide reliable service and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Complete job assignments per Cleco policies and standards.
• Assist in restoration, construction and maintenance of distribution systems; reduce SAIDI/SAIFI.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Secondary/High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Driver's License

Job description

At Cleco, we’re not just poweringlives—we’re powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovativeenergysolutions, we’re transforminghow we power ourcommunities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable.This is a long-term commitmentto 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
• 1-3+ 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.