Line Or Service Supervisor A
PPL, Lexington, KY, United States
Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
Supervise a crew or four or more including supervisor. To see that service is provided to our new customers, to maintain existing services, upgrade facilities as requested and to help restore service during outages.
Responsibilities
Must have the technical skills and ability to supervise line construction crew and maintenance crews in the installation and repair of our Transmission and Distribution facilities
Must organize, plan and control the work from start to completion
Must be able to train employees to operate without direct supervision
Must know the abilities and capabilities of each employee
Must be able to delegate part of each job to his crew
Must promote teamwork
Must be knowledgeable of rules, regulations, and policies, company safety and construction standards
Recommend individuals deserving promotions, demotions, discharge, and discipline
Must perform all work safely, obeying all Company safety rules and OSHA rules and regulations
Must be knowledgeable of and use appropriate work policies and procedures
Responsible for maintaining accurate records on all materials used and hours worked by employees on crew
Must work with various departments within the Company to help accomplish overall goals
Must work closely with Engineering Department, Safety Department, and Management
Qualifications
Recommended Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience in construction or service work at the journey level of Line or Service Tech A.
Special Qualifications
• Experience as journey level Line Technician or Service Technician.
• Very desirable to be or have been a Line or Service Supervisor B.
• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and have a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.
Work Conditions
Regular working hours with frequent overtime. Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment. A limited amount of overnight travel. Considerable responsibility and pressure.
Physical Effort
• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must have good physical coordination (lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.)
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools
Job Hazards Or Danger
Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment
#LG&EK #INDLGE
Recommended Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience in construction or service work at the journey level of Line or Service Tech A.
Special Qualifications
• Experience as journey level Line Technician or Service Technician.
• Very desirable to be or have been a Line or Service Supervisor B.
• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and have a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.
Work Conditions
Regular working hours with frequent overtime. Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment. A limited amount of overnight travel. Considerable responsibility and pressure.
Physical Effort
• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must have good physical coordination (lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.)
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools
Job Hazards Or Danger
Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment
#LG&EK #INDLGE
Must have the technical skills and ability to supervise line construction crew and maintenance crews in the installation and repair of our Transmission and Distribution facilities
Must organize, plan and control the work from start to completion
Must be able to train employees to operate without direct supervision
Must know the abilities and capabilities of each employee
Must be able to delegate part of each job to his crew
Must promote teamwork
Must be knowledgeable of rules, regulations, and policies, company safety and construction standards
Recommend individuals deserving promotions, demotions, discharge, and discipline
Must perform all work safely, obeying all Company safety rules and OSHA rules and regulations
Must be knowledgeable of and use appropriate work policies and procedures
Responsible for maintaining accurate records on all materials used and hours worked by employees on crew
Must work with various departments within the Company to help accomplish overall goals
Must work closely with Engineering Department, Safety Department, and Management
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
Supervise a crew or four or more including supervisor. To see that service is provided to our new customers, to maintain existing services, upgrade facilities as requested and to help restore service during outages.
Responsibilities
Must have the technical skills and ability to supervise line construction crew and maintenance crews in the installation and repair of our Transmission and Distribution facilities
Must organize, plan and control the work from start to completion
Must be able to train employees to operate without direct supervision
Must know the abilities and capabilities of each employee
Must be able to delegate part of each job to his crew
Must promote teamwork
Must be knowledgeable of rules, regulations, and policies, company safety and construction standards
Recommend individuals deserving promotions, demotions, discharge, and discipline
Must perform all work safely, obeying all Company safety rules and OSHA rules and regulations
Must be knowledgeable of and use appropriate work policies and procedures
Responsible for maintaining accurate records on all materials used and hours worked by employees on crew
Must work with various departments within the Company to help accomplish overall goals
Must work closely with Engineering Department, Safety Department, and Management
Qualifications
Recommended Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience in construction or service work at the journey level of Line or Service Tech A.
Special Qualifications
• Experience as journey level Line Technician or Service Technician.
• Very desirable to be or have been a Line or Service Supervisor B.
• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and have a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.
Work Conditions
Regular working hours with frequent overtime. Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment. A limited amount of overnight travel. Considerable responsibility and pressure.
Physical Effort
• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must have good physical coordination (lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.)
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools
Job Hazards Or Danger
Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment
#LG&EK #INDLGE
Recommended Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience in construction or service work at the journey level of Line or Service Tech A.
Special Qualifications
• Experience as journey level Line Technician or Service Technician.
• Very desirable to be or have been a Line or Service Supervisor B.
• Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and have a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.
Work Conditions
Regular working hours with frequent overtime. Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment. A limited amount of overnight travel. Considerable responsibility and pressure.
Physical Effort
• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must have good physical coordination (lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.)
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools
Job Hazards Or Danger
Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment
#LG&EK #INDLGE
Must have the technical skills and ability to supervise line construction crew and maintenance crews in the installation and repair of our Transmission and Distribution facilities
Must organize, plan and control the work from start to completion
Must be able to train employees to operate without direct supervision
Must know the abilities and capabilities of each employee
Must be able to delegate part of each job to his crew
Must promote teamwork
Must be knowledgeable of rules, regulations, and policies, company safety and construction standards
Recommend individuals deserving promotions, demotions, discharge, and discipline
Must perform all work safely, obeying all Company safety rules and OSHA rules and regulations
Must be knowledgeable of and use appropriate work policies and procedures
Responsible for maintaining accurate records on all materials used and hours worked by employees on crew
Must work with various departments within the Company to help accomplish overall goals
Must work closely with Engineering Department, Safety Department, and Management
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.