Power Line Technician

City of Garland; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Garland seeks a skilled lineman to build and maintain dependable electric service across the GP&L transmission and distribution area, including overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems.

The role involves repairing and replacing distribution power lines, constructing facilities, diagnosing disturbances, preparing service requests, and participating in safety trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–2 years related experience.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Safety procedures

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Lineman College certification

Description du poste

Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment. Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions; or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line and substation locations.