Line Mechanic C-A

Job Posting End Date

04-22-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D (or equivalent).

Job Description

Successful candidates must live within 45 minutes reporting time to the Grundy Ofc & Svc Center: 3406 Southern Gap Rd. Grundy, VA 24614.

Line Mechanic C:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead, and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.* After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, shall be competent to perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision. Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification

2. Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.

3. Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits

4. Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.

5. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

6. Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

7. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review .The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:* DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education:* High school diploma or GED

Experience:* Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.

Licenses/Certifications:* Valid Class A CDL is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Line Mechanic B:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.

2. Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.

3. Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment.

4. Perform similar or less skilled work.

5. Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings.

6. Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

7. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review .The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:* DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:* High school diploma or GED

Experience:* Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company

Licenses/Certifications:* Valid Class A CDL is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.* Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic C or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Line Mechanic A: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:* High school diploma or GED

Experience:* Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations.

Licenses/Certifications:* Valid Class A CDL is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U043-150

Compensation Range:

$30.12-31.81 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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