Line Technician A / Apprentice

Job Description

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Consolidated, a cooperative in Central Ohio dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our members and communities in Central Ohio, is seeking a Line Technician A / Apprentice.

If you want to make a difference in the local community, love working outside, and are mechanically inclined - this might be the job for you. Youll join a safety-focused team where youll work with the installation, maintenance, operation, removal, rearrangement, and inspection of energized or de-energized electrical facilities. The position may start as a Ground Technician with the requirement of advancing on to Line Technician A through Ohios Electric Cooperatives Ohio Line Worker Training (COLT) program.A current Line Technician A is preferred.

Connect and respect are two words that describe what we askof all Consolidated team members. We all work to foster internal and external relationships to promote the positive image and competitive position of the cooperative through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style and an attitude of humble service to the cooperative's members, trustees, and employees.

Join the Consolidated team in serving our members and communities!

Education and Experience Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experienced Journeyman Line Technician or willing to complete Line Technician training courses as required through COLT.
• Must have a good working knowledge of various circuit connections, voltage of lines, phasing and transformer connections, switching devices, ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams, and know the fundamentals of electricity.
• Must have or be able to develop a good working knowledge of the Cooperatives transmission and distribution standards.
• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Medical Examiners Certificate required or ability to obtain.
• Must be willing to abide by safety manual and outlined requirements.
• Must have ability to work aloft on poles, towers, and structures while climbing or working from bucket truck.
• Capable of making full use of available tools, equipment, and technologies.
• Effective communication, organization, planning, and leadership skills.
• Accuracy, self-motivation, and emotional intelligence are required.
• Aptitude to fulfill all the competencies for the position (Job Knowledge / Standards & Practices / Wood Pole Climbing / Overhead & Underground Distribution / Equipment & Metering Operations / Troubleshooting & Outage Restoration / Substation Operations & Inspections / Electrical Apparatus & System Switching / Technical Credibility & Documentation / Troubleshooting / Working with Basic Hand, Power Tools, & Technology).

Generous benefit package including:

• Paid Personal, Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave Days.
• 401(k)(up to 7% contribution from co-op)& Defined Retirement(co-op funded)Plans.
• Dental, Vision, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance paid for employee; Medical available at minimal cost.
• Education/development opportunities & more!

This role will be based out of the Delaware, OH office and will be subject to on-call duty requiring a residence within a distance that permits arrival at the reporting station within 30-minutes under normal conditions within 90-days of hire, unless otherwise approved. Please apply online at https://consolidated.bamboohr.com/jobs.

Consolidated is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon the completion and our evaluation of a drug screening test and a criminal background check in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations. Consolidated is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consolidated Core Competencies

Safety-Focused*Business Acumen*Communication*Personal-Effectiveness *Problem-Solving*Service-Oriented

Careers with Consolidated Cooperatives family of companies. Consolidated Cooperative is a nonprofit, member-owned and controlled organization serving the needs of over 19,000 members in eight counties of north central Ohio. Consolidated Cooperatives mission is to serve alongside our members and communities in ways that empower them to thrive and prosper. Our primary role is to safely provide high-value energy and communications services in fiscally and environmentally responsible ways.