at SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC POWER CORP in Colby, Kansas, United States
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE Job Title Line Technician Apprentice Department Lines Pay Status Hourly Reports To Line Technician Supervisor FLSA Category Nonexempt Location Various
SUMMARY Assist with inspection and repairs of transmission lines and substation sites under the direct supervision of a journey or higher-level Line Technician.
Essential Responsibilities
Transmission Lines
Assist with performing field inspections of property and equipment to include, but not limited to, identifying sagging/damaged transmission lines on 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV lines; broken/missing insulators; damaged, broken, or unstable poles or cross arms; and any other potential problems or hazards related to line equipment.
Assist with performing assigned maintenance, repair, or replacement of all overhead transmission hot line equipment, cross arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment on poles and structures. Assist transmission line crew and ensure the locations are safe for authorized staff.
Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break switch assemblies.
Operate required heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner under direct supervision.
Ensure that self and others safely and effectively climb transmission structures, set and align poles, string and sag conductors on poles and structures, dig pole holes, install and anchor poles, make up and install guys, and utilize appropriate rigging equipment. Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break switch assemblies.
Assist with emergency work to restore service in adverse weather conditions and respond, as needed, during off hours for such emergency work.
Substation Sites
Assist with performing field inspections of substations to identify substation property and equipment that is broken or unstable or have unkempt facilities that could hide hazards or conditions that would otherwise be unsafe, inefficient, or unsightly.
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Assist with the installation and removal of breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, voltage and current transformers (CTs), and capacitor banks; installation and adjustment of gang-operated air break and motor operated switches; and construction of all substation related structures. Assist with fitting and welding rigid bus, making up jumpers to all equipment including ground grid and grounding of all equipment associated with high voltage substations.
Safety
Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and their coworker's safety with a positive attitude and commitment. Sunflower employees will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment; identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure as applicable.
Culture
Demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to Sunflower’s culture and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Sunflower's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal policies and procedures of the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.
Other Responsibilities
Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflower’s mission and operations.
Qualifications
Certifications and Licenses
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Manual Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of employment.
Education and Experience
High school diploma.
Completion of a recognized Line Technician Program is highly preferred.
Electric distribution lines, transmission lines, or substation construction experience is strongly preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST) Test.
Able to learn to read and comprehend line construction specification drawings.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills and use and relate units of measure.
Able to understand and comply with the Lock Out/Tag Out (LO/TO) Clearance System.
Able to understand and comply with testing the line or equipment for voltage potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds.
Able to gain knowledge of safety practices and become knowledgeable at implementing the safety practices and operating the live line tools.
Knowledge of and ability to operate hand tools and power tools.
Able to recognize abnormal or upset conditions and communicate emergency situations to coworkers and supervisors and assist in locating and resolving the problem.
Able to gain knowledge of NERC reliability standards and procedures, OSHA regulations, and DOT regulations.
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
Able to operate computers and associated programs at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of the operation of bucket trucks, digger trucks, and associated equipment is preferred.
Other
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Able to travel to all Sunflower sites and attend training and meetings out of state as needed.
Regular and prompt attendance is required.
Able to work overtime, both scheduled and/or unscheduled. Able to respond and report to work during off hours in emergency situations.
Able to work outside of normal working hours in varying weather conditions, including stormy weather, wind, and rain.
Promotion Requirements
Employees are expected to progress through the training during the prescribed time to the journey line technician as a condition of employment per the standards of training for the craft of line technician apprentice.
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This outline is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general overview of the current business needs. Experience guidelines are not the sole basis for awarding this position and substitutions may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position.
EEO Category 6 FLSA Exemption N/A FLSA Exemption Justification N/A
COMPETENCIES The following competencies describe the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors that contribute to employee performance and organizational success. Please contact the Department of Organizational Development for definitions of each competency.
Core Technical Technical Competency Communication Respect and Dignity Decision Making Accountability Flexibility Integrity Initiative Servant Leadership Problem Solving Safety Quality Team-Oriented Technology Acumen
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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS SHEET This outline is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general overview regarding the physical and mental activities required to perform the job.
Physical Tasks and Exposure
For the following, indicate if the task or exposure during a typical shift is:
Occasional (0-33% of the workday); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)
Task/Exposure O F C Task/Exposure O F C Standing X Lifting/Lowering Walking X <10 pounds X Sitting X 11-30 pounds X Climbing X 31-50 pounds X Crouching X Carrying Twisting X <10 pounds X Reaching above X 11-30 pounds X Heights over 4 ft X 31-50 pounds X Confined spaces X Pushing Variable weather X <10 pounds X Cold X 11-30 pounds X Heat X 31-50 pounds X Noise over 85 decibels X 51-75 pounds X Dust/Dirt X >75 pounds X Ionizing radiation X Pulling Chemicals X <10 pounds X Repetitive - Wrist X 11-30 pounds X Repetitive - Elbow X 31-50 pounds X Other:
Comments: Working around high voltages may cause interference with pacemakers.
For the following, indicate if essential to the position:
Mental Requirements Audio/Visual Works alone X Hearing/Corrected Hearing X Repetition X Color discrimination X
Required Examinations Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) Audiogram X
Level 2 Chest X-Ray Level 3 Spirometry Level 4 X Color X Level 5 DOT Physical X
A physical may be substituted for a PCP if it is not available.
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