Line Mechanic 1/C (2/C, Apprentice Acceptable)
Core
Performs complicated construction and maintenance work on energized conductors, structures, and equipment for the power grid.
Role type
Senior IC line mechanic (1/C)
Builds
Distribution and transmission lines, transformer installations, meter services
Domain
Utilities / Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
polyphase transformer installation, phasing and phase rotation, distribution and transmission switching, tracing and clearing grounds and opens, instrument transformer installation, electric and gas meter installation, electrical fundamentals, safety rules compliance, first aid, automobile operation
Preferred skills
directing work of other linemen or groundmen, knowledge of local line layout and characteristics
Technologies
polyphase circuits, series circuits, instrument transformers, electric meters, gas meters
Responsibilities
Perform complicated construction and maintenance on energized conductors and equipment; install polyphase transformers; perform phasing and phase rotation; execute distribution and transmission switching; trace and clear grounds and opens; install/remove/connect electric and gas meters; direct work of other linemen or groundmen
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC