Job Info

Position - Union: Line Inspector – Traveling Crew (R-09006)

Number of Positions - 1

Location – CMP- ME- Augusta -Service Bldg

Hourly Rate: $38.60

Job Summary

Patrolling and inspecting overhead lines and company rights-of-way by helicopter.

Key Responsibilities

• To inspect, as a passenger in a helicopter, lines and related equipment for the purpose of determining and reporting existing conditions.
• To record, while in flight, information regarding observations of such things as line conditions and rights-of-way in order that permanent records may be made.
• To perform regular helicopter patrols and make emergency patrols as required.
• To practice the best public relations in connection with helicopter operations.
• Assist in overseeing/reviewing various contractors used on the distribution and transmission systems.
• Performs summer and winter load infrared inspections.
• To have a thorough knowledge of the safety instructions affecting the work and to perform the work accordingly.
• Must be proficient in the processing and handling of inspection records, contractor invoices, customer requests, etc.
• Maintains a system of records sufficient to document deficiencies/hazards observed on the transmission system and relays this information to the appropriate division/district thereby ensuring corrective action is performed.
• Performs detailed ground inspections to determine adequacy of pole plant and/or conditions on the right-of-way.

Required Qualifications

• Must have Line Worker 1/C experience.
• Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent, preferably with additional training.
• Must have valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to carry out essential functions of classification.

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Initiative & Change

• Focused on Results

• Customer Centric (internal and/or External)

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Mobility Information

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