Electric Line Technician II

Performs intermediate skilled technical work assisting in the construction, maintenance, and operation of an electric distribution system, installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground power lines and related facilities, operating equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Electric Line Crew Leader.

Essential Functions

• Assists with planning and initiating projects; installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground high and low voltage electric transmission and distribution lines and related facilities.
• Supervises and assists with training assigned staff; establishes and ensures compliance with OSHA and customer safety requirements.
• Operates a variety of utility vehicles and equipment including line truck, bucket truck, digger, boom, compressor, test equipment, and tools, etc.; uses hot line equipment and tools.
• Climbs poles; installs hardware and fuse transformers; pulls wire; sets towers and poles.
• Installs and maintains transformers and other equipment; maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Assists with installation, maintenance, and repair of street lights, traffic signals, and recreation facility lighting.
• Trims trees, undergrowth, and other obstructions away from power lines and transformers.
• Installs, maintains, and tests fiber optic cables.
• Installs new electric services and electric service upgrades for utility customers; performs required line work on energized and de-energized circuits.
• Checks voltage, rotation, and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems.
• Installs and replaces meters and anti-tampering devices; installs temporary power hook ups.
• Checks and replaces cables as required.
• Sets up work zones to meet local and Federal safety standards to ensure protection of employees and the general public.
• Transports, loads, and unloads tools, materials, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Takes inventory and stocks supplies and equipment; cleans, greases, inspects, and performs maintenance checks on equipment; verifies the condition of all vehicles, equipment, and tools provided for use in the performance of work.
• May serve as Lead Technician in the absence of the Electric Line Crew Leader.