Line Troubleman

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INE TROUBLEMAN (6113)

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nstalls services and single phase self-contained meters up to two hundred (200) amps; replaces line and transformer fuses; changes transformer taps when necessary; is skilled in all types of transformer hook ups; does line work to restore customer service; provides limited service and assists customers in emergencies; has direct contact with customers and tries to build good public relations; makes out necessary reports on car/pole accidents and equipment failures; operates OCB's and ACB's and other station equipment in restoring outages and when necessary for line work; must take training period provided by the Company to become qualified on substation and field switching and to operate and check for minor troubles in all line and substation equipment; may work on shift basis.

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he Company and Union agree that in order to bid a Line Troubleman vacancy, the candidate must have at least three (3) years of experience working as a Journeyman Lineman. It is agreed that this experience is necessary so that the Line Troubleman can be successful in understanding and performing his/her duties in this capacity considering they are performing work mostly on an individual basis. Experience as a journeyman lineman on a crew provides the foundational skills necessary to perform trouble in the field.

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his position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

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V Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

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