What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician Lines (Western District) position at PowerSouth Energy Cooperative?
Technician - Lines (Western District)
(Transmission O&M Department)
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.
PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.
JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and construction of transmission lines. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for success in the Technician - Lines Training program by qualifying on an aptitude-based placement exercise and a behaviorally-based structured interview. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within eighteen (18) months (must be 21 years of age to obtain CDL). Candidates must be capable of performing maintenance and repair work on transmission line facilities including climbing transmission structures and performing tasks while on the structure.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in performing all necessary routine maintenance and repair work on transmission line facilities including those which require climbing.
- Operates heavy equipment such as road tractors, digger derricks, and bucket trucks in a competent manner, including vehicle transport equipment.
- Performs general maintenance on transmission line rights of way including removing dangerous trees, clearing brush, and trimming trees.
- Performs inspections in transmission facilities.
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
- 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
- Group Life Benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal and Sick Leave
- Educational Assistance
Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.
Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by August 11, 2026.
EOE, including disability/vets