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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
Employee will perform a variety of unskilled manual labor duties related to installation and maintenance of corrosion control devices and also some duties of a more skilled and technical nature that can be learned on the job while assisting others of a higher classification in the performance of their work.
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Responsibilities
General duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Employee will be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices.
2. Employee will, when directed by supervision, report to assigned locations for the purpose of receiving training and will actively participate in the training activities.
3. Employee will exhibit an adequate competency level pertaining to activities delineated in the Duties and Qualifications sections of this job classification. Demonstrate such competency via performance of job duties and training and testing programs administered at intervals prescribed by Louisville Gas and Electric to assure correct classification of employees.
4. Employee will, during the normal performance of his duties, watch for and promptly report to supervision any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury.
5. Employee will perform duties of higher classifications that are incidental to the job and are within his/her capabilities, including those needed for the purpose of training in the requirements of the higher classifications.
6. Employee will keep all equipment, tools, materials, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
7. Employee will report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
8. Employee will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
9. Employee will compile information and generate reports, forms, and documents as required.
10. Employee will represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance and attitude.
11. Employee performs other duties as directed by management.
Specific Duties may include, but are not limited to:
1. Employee will perform the necessary digging and backfilling required for the installation of corrosion control or testing devices.
2. Employee will load and unload supplies, materials, tools and equipment.
3. Employee will learn to read and use various instruments and test equipment used in corrosion control.
4. Employee will operate company vehicles.
5. Employee will make cathodic protection checks on gas mains and services as directed.
6. Employee will collect and record cathodic protection data using computer systems as needed.
Qualifications
General Qualifications
1. Employee must meet all general qualifications of employment.
2. Employee must be able to speak, understand, read and write English, and be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
3. Employee must have a two year post-secondary degree in a math or science based curriculum. Successful participation and completion of electrical/electronic training received from the military may be considered in lieu of a two year degree.
4. Employee must be able to learn to use the tools and equipment required in the work.
5. Employee must be willing to become familiar with the Company Safety Rules and willingly comply with such rules.
6. Employee must have a valid state driver's license.
7. Employee must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
8. Employee must be willing to report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
9. Employee must be in good health and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, which includes heavy manual labor.
10. Employee must possess the willingness and ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and certifications to advance to higher classifications. The company will pay for the employee to attend training and take associated certification tests up to two times for a given certification over the course of an employee's career. Any fees and expenses associated with the employee obtaining the certification beyond the two attempts must be paid for in full by the employee.
11. Employee must be willing and able to communicate through both verbal and written reports.
12. Employee must be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
13. Employee must be willing to carry through work assignments, and must be willing to conduct himself/herself in a manner that encourages cooperation and satisfactory work from others assigned to work with him/her.
14. Employee must successfully complete such entry level testing programs as are promulgated by Louisville Gas and Electric to measure job responsive aptitude, ability to retain knowledge and problem solving skills.
Specific Qualifications
1. Employee must be able to perform simple arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).