Power Line Technician

Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions; or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.  Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line and substation locations.