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RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE

Job Title Line Technician Intern

Department Lines Pay Status Hourly

Reports To Line Technician Supervisor FLSA Category Nonexempt

Location Various

SUMMARY

Assist with inspection and repairs of transmission lines and substation sites under the

direct supervision of a journey or higher level line technician.

Essential Responsibilities

Transmission Lines

Assist with performing field inspections of property and equipment to include, but not

limited to, identifying sagging/damaged transmission lines on 69 kV, 115kV, 138kV,

230kV, and 345kV lines; broken/missing insulators; damaged, broken, or unstable poles

or cross arms; and any other potential problems or hazards related to line equipment.

Assist with performing assigned maintenance, repair, or replacement of all overhead

transmission line equipment, cross arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment on poles

and structures. Assist transmission line crew and ensure the locations are safe for

authorized staff.

Operate required heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner under the direction of

a qualified operator.

Assist with testing the line or equipment for voltage potential and how to properly apply

personal protective grounds.

Assist with emergency work to restore service in adverse weather conditions and

respond, as needed, during off hours for such emergency work.

Ensure that self and others safely and effectively climb poles, set and align poles, string

and sag conductors on poles and structures, dig pole holes, install anchors, make up

and install guys, and utilize appropriate rigging equipment. Assist with framing poles,

installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break switch assemblies.

Substation Sites

Assist with performing field inspections of substations to identify substation property and

equipment that is broken or unstable or have unkempt facilities that could hide hazards

or conditions that would otherwise be unsafe, inefficient, or unsightly.

Assist with installation and removal of breakers, transformers, switches, structural steel,

ground grid, and voltage regulators; and construct and repair high voltage power

substations.

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Safety

Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and

their coworker\'s safety with a positive attitude and commitment. Sunflower employees

will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all

safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This

includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment;

identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating

all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to

appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure

as applicable.

Culture

Demonstrate personal responsibility and a commitment to Sunflowers culture and core

values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity,

trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to

optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and

behaviors consistent with Sunflower\'s culture, Board policies, and business practices.

Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal policies and procedures

of the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflowers mission and

operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma.

Completion of a recognized Line Technician Program is preferred.

Electric distribution lines, transmission lines, or substation construction experience is

strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST)

Test.

Willing to gain knowledge of the operation of bucket trucks, digger trucks, and

associated equipment.

Willing to gain knowledge and learn to read and comprehend line construction

specification drawings.

Must be willing to gain an understanding of testing the line or equipment for voltage

potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds.

Able to perform basic mathematical skills and use and relate units of measure.

Knowledge of and ability to operate hand tools and power tools.

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Able to recognize abnormal or upset conditions and communicate emergency situations

to coworkers and supervisor and assist in locating and resolving the problem.

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at the level required to

successfully perform the essential responsibili