Powerline Technician

4 weeks ago


Garland, Texas, United States City of Garland Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a skilled Powerline Technician to join our team at the City of Garland. As a Powerline Technician, you will be responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area, including overhead, underground, transmission, and light systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations, and customers/owners.
  • Build and maintain transmission/distribution power lines within the Garland Power & Light utility system facilities.
  • Identify, diagnose, and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
  • Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
  • Direct and monitor job tasks, progression, and capability of crew.
  • Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes as scheduled by Training Manager.
  • Compile paperwork for WFM and Engineering.
  • Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
  • Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
  • Continuation occupational training.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
  • 4 years' experience in construction and transformer loading/banking.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years' experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking.
  • General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices.
  • General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations.
  • General knowledge of transformer theory, loading, and connectivity.
  • Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to identify system operating problems.
  • Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
  • Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver's License Class A w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days.
  • Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician.

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    4 weeks ago


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