Perform duties to independently carry out regular line crew activities within area of approved training. Continue to receive job training and structured training courses to prepare the Technician for accomplishing more complex line service maintenance and construction functions, while providing instruction and guidance to the Line Technician Apprentice levels.
Essential Functions:
Independently performs regular underground/overhead line duties under direction of the Line Supervisor, while training and coordinating work of Line Technician Apprentice.
Assist with and work on hot line distribution circuits on all lines and voltages of the Cooperative, following established procedures and safe practices. Duties involve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Cooperative's electrical distribution system and signal circuits.
Make all types of single and polyphase transformer installations, rephasing and phase rotation on polyphase circuits.
Install, remove and relocate transformers, lighting, secondaries, service drops, oil circuit breakers, poles, conductors, capacitors, regulators, and other line equipment.
Install or remove instrument transformers, recording or indicating meters of all types. Make load and voltage tests.
Patrol transmission and distribution lines, distribution and transmission switching, sectionalizing, and fusing.
Collect membership fees and delinquent accounts as assigned.
Maintain records and submit various reports and forms such as time records, vehicle/equipment mileage reports and gas tickets, material charge-outs and credit-ins, etc.
Respond to on-call assignments independently as required.
Perform staking and line layout duties independently.
Read and interpret: Staking sheets, RUS specifications and line construction assemblies, and NEC and National Electric Safety codes.
Develop material list from the staking sheets.
Read and interpret: The Cooperative's electrical and mechanical tagging and other numbering systems, SCADA information, and the layout, feeds, and delivery points of electrical transmission and distribution lines.
Follow standard procedures to check materials in and out of the warehouse.
Follow safety standards and ensure that Line Technician Apprentices and other crew members are aware of and are following safety rules and procedures.
Know and comply with the Cooperative's safety regulations and ensure compliance among crewmembers.
Maintain current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR certifications.
Know and comply with traffic laws and regulations, federal motor carrier regulations, and state DOT/Public Service Commission regulations.
Ensure that assigned trucks and equipment are operated safely in accordance with government and the Cooperative's safety rules and regulations.
Ensure that assigned vehicles, tools and equipment are in good, safe working condition and properly maintained. Promptly report any vehicle, tool or equipment that needs repair to the immediate supervisor.
Other Duties:
Use radio equipment for communications in the correct manner according to regulations.
Maintain a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license and DOT certification.
Detect faulty operations or materials and report all unusual conditions to supervisor.
Be available to independently respond for emergency service calls.
Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean and orderly.
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.
Located in Supply, NC. Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is the second largest cooperative in the state of North Carolina. We serve members Brunswick, Columbus, Robeson and Bladen counties.
