PRIMARY DUTIES:
Performs work on the transmission, distribution, street lighting, underground system and customer premises necessary to restore interrupted electric service; removes, clears or guards any hazard endangering life and property involving Company facilities; performs manual switching at the various locations on the system as directed by the Load and/or Service Dispatchers or supervisor in authority.
Performs duties such as:
1. Tests, patrols, inspects, operates, repairs, replaces equipment and lines to maintain safe, continuous and efficient operation of Company facilities;
2. Repairs street lights and reddy sentinel lights when called in by the public;
3. Makes load and voltage tests to determine adequacy of facilities and service;
4. Emergency and routine switching as directed for putting in and taking out of service lines and equipment; sectionalizing, transfer of lead,
restoration of service; providing safe clearance for workers or public;
5. Connects or disconnects customer service as directed; makes temporary or permanent repairs on ranges and water heaters;
6. Issues follow-up orders for permanent repairs or replacement to various responsible divisions of the Company;
7. Advises customers of appropriate action to be taken for permanent repairs to defective electrical facilities or appliances;
8. Operates truck, reads blue prints and instructions, climbs towers and poles; maintains good customer relations and keeps adequate truck
working stock, tools, personal and safety equipment available and in good order at all times to meet any emergency; and
9. Coordinates activities with other employees and customers concerned with operation for maximum safety, economy and
reliability of electric service.
In addition to the primary duties listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work as circumstances require.
Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor work required in various types of weather.
Read the full posting.AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
