Posted by Cleco

co’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 I are expected to learn industry and Cleco standard work practices from senior staff as well as 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 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 only 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

Required Education, Skills & Experience
+ 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 + Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
Licenses and Certifications
+ Maintain CDL Drivers Licenses at all times.
Loss of CDL will result in automatic termination.
Primary Competencies

BEHAVIORAL
+ Balances 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 Safety + Drive vision and purpose
TECHINCAL
+ Analytical skills + Compliance
May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.