Step Into Your Future as a Line Technician

 WHAT YOU'LL DO

You’ll work to construct and maintain under the direction of a Journeyman rated Supervisor:

 Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and restoration of energized and de-energized overhead and underground residential distribution (URD) lines.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, standards, and codes.
• Patrol distribution lines to identify defective materials, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions; notify supervisor of findings.
• Perform duties of Groundman, Equipment Operator, and Lineman as assigned.
• Ensure trucks, tools, and assigned equipment are properly used and maintained in good working order.
• Respond to after-hours outages on a rotating basis and remain available during inclement weather impacting the Cooperative’s electrical system.
• Recognize and manage hazards including falls, electric shock, arc flash, traffic exposure, and falling objects; properly utilize safety equipment.
• Learn, understand, and comply with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Construct and maintain fiber lines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment

• Approximately 90% of work is performed outdoors.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Exposure to electrical hazards and moderate noise levels.
• Required use of specialized safety equipment and strict adherence to safety rules and procedures.

WHAT IT TAKES

• High school diploma or state equivalency certificate (GED).
• Successful completion of the Apprentice Line Technician III and II programs (or equivalent experience/training).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required and must be maintained.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Positive attitude and strong team spirit

• Available for non-standard shifts, overtime, and emergency callouts

Preferred Qualifications         

• Five (5) years of experience in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, safety materials, and work-related documents.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and laptop computers.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours, overtime, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and procedures.

About Coastal Electric Cooperative

Coastal Electric Cooperative is headquartered at 1265 S. Coastal Hwy in Midway, GA 31320. We have an office located at 3700 Hwy 17 Richmond Hill, GA 31324.

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