Line Technician

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Considering Different Levels

The following levels are open for consideration: 1, 2 and 3.

All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced. Please see below for description of all levels.

Key Roles

To perform all duties necessary to provide efficient service in the construction, maintenance, upgrading, and relocation of EKPC transmission lines.

Key Responsibilities

All Levels

Line Technician Level 1

Line Technician Level 2

Line Technician Level 3

Key Requirements

All Levels

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Additional courses in electricity and lineman training preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years experience in the construction or maintenance of electric transmission lines preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

¿ Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of electric transmission lines.

¿ Knowledge of distribution line construction.

¿ Knowledge regarding the maintenance and adjustment of air break switches.

¿ Knowledge of the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in (energized & de-energized) line construction and maintenance.

¿ Knowledge of first-aid procedures and pole top rescue.

¿ Willing to attend training sessions and/or complete study courses related to area of work.

¿ Skilled in pole climbing and in using lineman tools while working on a pole.

¿ Skilled in properly and safely working with live conductors of all voltages.

¿ Skilled in all work required in connection with the installation of materials, apparatus, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission lines and be able to carry out these responsibilities without supervision.

¿ Able to supervise crew in the absence of the crew foreman.

Competencies

All levels

Working Conditions

All levels