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LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 12 hours ago

Line Technician A

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

LG&E and KU Energy LLC is a regulated utility company serving over 1.3 million customers. They are seeking a Line Technician A to perform routine construction, maintenance, and repair work on high voltage electric distribution lines and equipment under direct supervision.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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)

Knowledge of transformer fusing charts

Must be able to read voltmeter, amp meters, and rotation meters

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 break 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

Pole-top resuscitation and safe method of lowering a person to the ground

Know the use and care of rubber goods to be used in energized work. Personal protective equipment

Proper inspection of pole before climbing

Proper care and use of hooks, gaffs, and body belt

Qualification

Electric line constructionHigh voltage equipmentTransformer installationMathematical skillsLiteracy skillsManual dexterityCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

5 or more years experience with electric line construction and maintenance

Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills

Must be willing to respond to storm trouble and other emergencies after hours

Must have a valid driver's license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Must qualify within a reasonable period of time for a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes

Must live within 35 miles of report location or be willing to relocate

Must be successfully recommended from EEI test

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position

Must have good vision and hearing

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently stoop, bend, push, pull, etc

Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools

Company

LG&E and KU Energy LLC

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Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.

Founded in 1990

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

1001-5000 employees