Pre-App Line Mech 1st 6 Mo

Bhe Gt&S; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhe Gt&S in Knoxville, IA is seeking a field technician responsible for the installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical infrastructure. You will work with poles, transformers, meters, and distribution equipment, while adhering to safety rules and reporting field activities.

The role involves reading meters, operating switches, locating underground utilities, and occasionally training junior staff. Class A CDL and CIP certification support are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license is required.
• CIP certification is preferred or required depending on role.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, hardware, transformers, and related electrical components.
• Inspects and repairs poles, towers, meters, and electrical equipment as part of construction and maintenance.
• Reads meters and operates electrical switches in transmission and distribution circuits.
• Locates underground utilities and communicates findings to teams.
• Drives and manages truck, tools, and equipment; leads or trains other employees as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

CIP certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CIP certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs all work in a safe manner. Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations andprocedures. Performs all work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protectthemselves, their fellow employees and the public from injury.

• Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, poles line hardware, guys, transformers,lightning arresters, streetlight equipment, electrical cable, gas pipe, cross-arms, energizedconductors, insulators, conduit, capacitor bank controls and any and all forms of electricalmaterial and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electriccircuits.
• Installs, uses and removes protective equipment and devices on energized electric circuits of allvoltages. Works with hot line tools on circuits. Performs work on energized circuits of allvoltages.
• Performs steel tower structural work including the erection and removal and repair of steeltowers and electrical equipment used in connection therewith.
• Works with electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, fault locators, etc. Reads meters.
• Operates switches and cutouts in transmission and distribution circuits.
• Patrols transmission and distribution circuits as assigned. Inspects poles and towers, makingclimbing inspections of conductors and equipment.
• Drives truck and is responsible for truck, tools, and equipment carried thereon.
• Must be familiar with and capable of operating all types of equipment associated with the workbeing performed.
• Locates underground gas and electric facilities in conjunction with their work. Additionally,performs locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist.
• Contacts property owners on tree trimming matters. Performs minor tree trimming, cutting brush, removing line detriments to the extent necessary in performance of regular duties.
• Responsible for completing written reports on fieldwork and proper accounting for materials and time associated with each job.
• Performs public contacts when necessary.
• Leads, trains and instructs employees in their work including switching.
• Installs, removes, changes and turns on or off existing meters of the following classes:
  • Sets voltage recording devices
  • Single and three phase self-contained meters through Class 320
  • Network meters through Class 320
  • Changes bill group on demand meters as needed. (Note: This does not include meter types or situations that require programming for installation)

Performs duties in Company and customer substations to restore service and perform diagnostics to include: switching, analyzing and communicating relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser count or values, voltage regulator information, load tap changer information and similar work to restore service. Operates substation equipment to include: open/close breakers and reclosers, operate load tap changers and voltage regulator controls, install fuses and similar work to restore service as well as other operations consistent with training and ability.

Qualifications

Class “A” CDL required - Pipeline/Hwy Alcohol & Drug Testing - CIP certification - High school or equivalency Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10005775
• Job Category UNION
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Shift B
• Locations 2226 E Main St, Knoxville, IA, 50138, US
• Pay Range $33.47
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.