Response Specialist - Line

• Clearing faulty and unsafe conditions, including maintaining or restoring electrical service
• Operate primary and secondary fault locating equipment on URD systems
• Operate switching and control devices on both the overhead and underground systems
• Connect, disconnect, and operate portable transformers, generators, and temporary primary jumpers under emergency or urgent conditions
• Replace transformers with assistance of other qualified employee(s)
• Replace damaged or faulty equipment during the initial response
• Perform streetlight repair work including replacing defective bulbs, photocells, and heads along with new installations
• Install and remove minimal cover up as needed
• Perform secondary overhead and URD service connections associated with connecting customers
• Perform overhead distribution system line patrols
• Perform URD and overhead equipment inspections
• Make current and voltage measurements, as required
• Determine and record causes of failures and communicate the findings to the SOC
• Communicate the status of outages to the SOC
• Investigate customer concerns, communicate with customer when needed to provide information
• Investigate and correct complaints of interference to telephone, radio, or television reception
• Document and submit required records and reports associated with trouble, line patrols, equipment inspections, and other related work
• Utilize mobile data terminals as instructed
• Operate GOABs that Line Mechanics operate, reclosers and cutouts when needed, as well as other equipment that Line Mechanics currently operate
• External substation inspections

• At least one year of experience
• Must be a fully qualified Line Mechanic
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the Line Mechanic position
• Must be able to effectively interact, communicate, and direct the work of other co-workers
• Must be available to perform overtime and emergency work as required
• Must live within one hour of the reporting location

Hold a valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL) and satisfactory clean driving record