Line Mechanic D-A
Core
Installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities (overhead and underground), including operating line trucks and auxiliary equipment.
Role type
Entry-level line mechanic (physical/clinical work)
Builds
Electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure
Domain
Utilities / Electrical Power Distribution
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pole climbing, operating line trucks and aerial devices, splicing overhead wires, using electrical test equipment, operating cutouts and line switches, setting up work area barricades, reading kilowatt-hour meters
Preferred skills
Line work experience, line school education, CDL beginners permit
Technologies
Digger/derricks, aerial lift vehicles, crimping and compression tools, volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers
Responsibilities
Assemble and install line material and hardware; splice primary and secondary overhead wires; inspect and maintain tools, equipment, and work area; safely execute pole top and bucket truck rescue processes; maintain accurate records and submit reports
Seniority
Entry-level, apprentice