Service Mechanic D

32098BRTitle:Service Mechanic DJob Description:Residency Requirements: Successful candidate must reside within the surrounding designated service area within 3 months of the probationary period.This is an entry level apprentice position. The duties are to assist in performing service work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Assist in responding to trouble calls, investigate, correct, and clear trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.Essential Job Functions & Tasks:1.) Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.2.) During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment. Also, under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work secondary voltage up to 260 volts.3.) After six months in this classification, under general supervision may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts, and may also work higher secondary voltages under immediate supervision of a higher classification.4.) May assist with the installation and removal of structures within close proximity of energized primary conductors, under immediate supervision.5.) Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on de-energized overhead and underground facilities, and erect equipment mountings such as regulator and transformer platforms.6.) Climb poles and structures and work from bucket trucks or on ladders and demonstrate evidence of being at ease above the ground in performance of work.7.) Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities.8.) Become familiar with the use and care of insulating rubber gloves, sleeves and other personal protective equipment.Auto req ID:32098BRRelocation:NoLocation:Pharr, TXJob Type:Full-TimeJob Category:Installation, Maintenance and RepairMinimum Requirements:Basic Qualifications:Education requirements are listed below:High School graduate or General Equivalency Degree (GED).

Work Experience requirement listed below:No previous work experience required. Line or Service Mechanic Certification is beneficial but not required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:Valid state driver license. Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing (CDL) as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period.

Additional Requirements :The required Pre Employment tests are listed below:EEICAST - Construction & Skilled Trades

Physical demand level is Heavy1) Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Service Mechanic A, within the time frame determined by the Company, in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal or vacate the current job classification. 2) Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification. 3) Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the public in a courteous and proper manner. Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test is required for this position. 4) Must have the ability to use a computer and electronic devices and write legibly and record accurately. 5) Must be able to distinguish colors. 6) Must have the ability to work aloft on poles, towers and structures, use various tool, and operate equipment and finger manipulation of bolts/screws, etc. 7) Tolerate awkward or stretched positions while working aloft and suspended from safety belt. 8) Must be able to work at heights of up to 250 feet. 9) Must be able to lift 75lbs. overhead.Work Designation:FieldEqual Opportunity Employer | Minorities/Females/Disability/Vets