Transmission Line Mechanic C-A

**Job Posting End Date** 07-20-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date **Job Summary** Under direct supervision of a qualified person, perform all types of work involved in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of de-energized electrical transmission and distribution facilities. This essential functions are not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. 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: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. 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. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. 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. **Job Description** ***EP is Seeking a Transmission Line Mechanic C - A to become an integral part of the Transmission Team.*** **Residency Requirement:** **Successful candidate must reside within 30-minute drive of the Shreveport Service Center under normal driving conditions** **What You'll Do:** 1) Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices. - Report irregularities and abnormal conditions. - Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings. - Use proper hand signals for line work as required - Perform all right-of-way control procedures in use of transmission lines 2) Install, maintain and repair overhead lines. - Dig holes for poles, towers and anchors. - Set poles, tower below-ground components, and guy anchorages. - Replace or stub poles, dead or energized. - Make up and install guys. - Assemble tower components on the ground and in the air. - Frame pole structures on the ground and in the air. - Perform all right-of-way control procedures in use of transmission lines. - Use proper methods to attach tools and materials to life ropes and cables, for installation or use in the air. - Test and support poles before climbing as required. - Operate miscellaneous transmission motor-driven tools. - Select and apply proper knots. - Perform rigging and tying off ropes. - Use proper hand signals for line work as required. 3) Under direct supervision of a qualified person, assist in the use of live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted work methods to maintain transmission lines. - Perform climbing maintenance on all transmission structures, except on cross-arms carrying energized conductors. 4) Make up conductor and shield wire splices, dead-ends and terminals. - Identify conductor types and sizes. - Set up reels for conductor installation. - Install conductors and shield wires 5) Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion. 6) Assist employees of equal or higher classification. 7) Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. 8) Perform similar or less skilled work. 9) Maintain records and submit reports as required. - Properly prepare right-of-way items on field drawings 10) Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment as authorized and directed by supervision. - Operate truck-mounted lifting/pulling devices. - Load and unload poles, steel and other materials. **What We're Looking For:** **Transmission Lineman C** **Education requirements…