Power Line Technician Apprentice

Cleco is seeking a Power Line Technician Apprentice in Mansfield, LA. The role involves assisting in the construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance of the distribution system under supervision. Responsibilities include adhering to safety procedures, learning industry practices, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. The position requires availability for emergencies and occasional travel for assistance.
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Role Purpose:

Under direct supervision the Power Line Technician - Apprentice assists in safely constructing, operating, inspecting and maintaining Cleco’s distribution system, equipment and facilities in accordance with distribution operations practices and service restoration all while maintaining customer satisfaction. Cleco’s Power Line Technician - Apprentice are expected to learn industry and Cleco standard work practices from senior staff as well as through on the job and formal Cleco training.

Key Responsibilities:
• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Compliant with safety rules, procedures & regulations and positive safety observations. Attend and actively participate in safety meetings.
• Under direct supervision, demonstrates capacity to learn and perform all aspects of line operations/construction activities safely and efficiently as required by level of classification.
• Strive to provide reliable service and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures and standards.
• Works safely, productively and within established Cleco quality procedures & standards for this position (productivity and quality standards can be based upon KPI reports).
• Assists in the restoration, construction and maintenance of Cleco’s overhead and underground distribution systems safely, efficiently and in a timely manner, producing positive customer satisfaction and reducing SAIDI/SAIFI.
• Performs troubleshooting, requesting assistance when necessary, switching operations and service restoration to minimize CHO.
• Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures and standards.
• Incorporate Human Performance (TOPI) in daily, work routine
• Good attendance record, including on time for regular work and scheduled overtime.
• Available for callout/emergencies. Based upon current/forecasted weather conditions, responds when called or calls in/comes in to offer help.
• Willing to occasionally work away from normal work location for mutual assistance within Cleco and other electric utilities.
• Honestly and effectively communicates with managers, supervisors, leads, employees and customers, maintaining positive behavior.
• Promotes teamwork, supporting company initiatives and providing good customer satisfaction.
• Follows instructions and directions from Leads, Supervisors and Managers.

Qualifications:
• Secondary/High School Diploma
• 0+ years of related experience
• Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
• Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
• Planning and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job

Licenses:

Shall obtain CDL Drivers Licenses within first 6 months of employment; then, maintain at all times. Loss of CDL will result in automatic termination.

Primary Competencies

BEHAVIORAL
• Balance stakeholders
• Builds effective teams
• Business Insight
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Drives results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills trust
• Nimble learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Strategic mindset
• Drive vision and purpose
• Safety

TECHNICAL
• Analytical skills
• Compliance

May perform other duties as assigned.