Line Mechanic-C-A
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LocationKenedy, TX
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High school diploma or GED
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities
Assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment during first twelve months
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision
Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds
Install, maintain and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault finding tools and equipment
Install and maintain multiple street light circuits
Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms
Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service
Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service
Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations
Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment
Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review
Job Posting End Date
11-06-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
This is a single position posted at multiple levels. The description below is based on a level C. Additional skills and experience are required for B&A.
Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and
distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Line Mechanic B builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic C (or equivalent).
Job Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities. During the first twelve months in this classification assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment. During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
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After twelve months in this classification, while performing work on energized lines and equipment, should progress from immediate supervision to general supervision as skill level dictates.
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Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds.
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Install, maintain and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
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Install and maintain multiple street light circuits.
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Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms.
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Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service.h. Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service.
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Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.
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Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment.
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Perform similar or less skilled work.
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Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings.
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Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
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Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review .The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:
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DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task.
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IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task.
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GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.
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QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Education: High school diploma or GED
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