Line Technician A or B

Use of Standards, know how to perform any general construction in overhead or underground work.Must be proficient in climbing and handling self on a utility pole.Must be skilled in installing conductors in overhead and underground.Proficient in the use of hot sticks and cover-up equipment.Know the proper grounding procedures for overhead and underground circuits.Proficient in the use of bucket and derrick trucks and safety procedures associated with their use.Know how to install and hook-up transformer banks (ALL).aKnowledge of transformer fusing charts.b.Must be able to read voltmeter, amp meters, and rotation meters.c.Know proper riser wire size for each type bank.Know how to install a three phase underground transformer.Know how to install and hook-up various capacitors.Know how to install and hook-up air brake switches and sectionalizers.Know proper procedures for installing services and meters.Know how to do distribution switching under the direction of company dispatch.Ability to read engineering prints.Be able to perform incidental transmission work and know the proper grounding procedures for transmission work.Read and know company safety rules.a.Pole-top resuscitation and safe method of lowering a person to the ground.b.Know the use and care of rubber goods to be used in energized work. Personal protective equipment.cProper inspection of pole before climbing.Proper care and use of hooks, gaffs, and body belt.Must live within 30 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.

Created: 2021-11-29