String Instrument Repair Technician Jobs in Kentucky

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

Perform simple repair work to clean, check, inspect, repair,  maintain  and   install station equipment and apparatus.

Responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES

The normal duties may include but are not limited to:

• Employee will be knowledgeable of and follow  all  safety  rules, procedures and practices.
• Employee acting in conjunction with supervision or individually as directed by supervision must be willing to direct the training of other employees in the correct operating procedures  necessary  to fully satisfy the classification duties of Instrument & Electrical Technician Helper or other duties with which the employee is familiar.
• Employee will, when directed by supervision, report  to  assigned locations  for the purpose of receiving training and will actively participate in the training activities.
• Employee will  carry  out  assignments  in  training  for  and/or performing fire fighting and first aid.
• Employee will exhibit an adequate competency level pertaining  to activities delineated in the Duties and Qualifications sections of this  job  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.
• 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.
• Employee will perform duties of lower or  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.
• Employee will keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Employee will report as directed to any facility  for  any  shift where needed.
• Employee will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
• Employee will compile information and generate reports, forms and documents as required.
• Employee will represent  the  Company  to  the  community with attention  to  the  highest  standard  of  conduct, appearance and attitude.
• Employee will be loyal to the Company and support its  policies, procedures and objectives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Duties which may include but are not limited to:

• Employee will perform simple  work  to  check,  inspect,  repair, maintain and install station equipment and apparatus.
• Employee will assist employees of higher classification and supply them with  the necessary tools, equipment and material;  and upon completion of the job assist in gathering  up  and  returning  all such  tools,  equipment,  and  surplus  material  in  a  clean and serviceable condition.
• Employee will clean equipment undergoing repairs, handle and move material  supplies  and  equipment in connection with the work and the work area.  Employee will maintain area in a  clean  and  safe condition.
• Employee will perform simple dismantling and assembly work,  bolt and unbolt, connect and disconnect.
• Employee will learn the proper use of : handtools,  power  tools, meters, test equipment, hoists, drill presses, grinders, and other tools and equipment pertaining to the work.  Employee will operate these tools and equipment as directed.
• Employee will prepare work surfaces and areas, remove and install insulation, guards and housings on equipment.
• Employee will set up portable extension  lights  and  blowers  as directed.
• Employee will  assist  in  electrical  and instrument repair, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Employee will assist in lubricating station equipment.
• Employee will operate  vehicles  for  transporting  men, tools materials and equipment as assigned.
• Employee will assist in the erection and removal of  scaffolding and rigging.
• Employee will assist, as directed, employees of any classification in carrying through work assignments.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO:

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must meet all general qualifications of employment.

• Employee must be able to speak, understand, read and write English, and be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Employee must have education or knowledge equivalent to that normally represented by satisfactory completion of the requirements of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Employee must be able to learn to use the  tools  and  equipment required in the work.
• Employee must be willing to become familiar with the Company Safety Rules and willingly comply with such rules.
• Employee must have a valid state driver's license and pass the Transportation Department's driver's test for operating Company vehicles.
• Employee must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
• Employee must be willing to report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
• Employee must be in good  health  and  be  able  to  perform  the physical  requirements  of  the job, which include work at heights and heavy manual labor.
• Employee must possess the willingness and ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to advance to higher classifications.
• Employee must be willing and able to communicate through both verbal and written reports.
• Employee must be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
• Employee must be willing to carry through work assignments, and must be able to obtain cooperation and satisfactory work from others assigned to work with him/her.
• 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.
• Employee must be willing  to  satisfy  all  attendance  criteria adopted by the  Company  pertaining  to  this  Employees who job bid into this classification must have satisfied all attendance criteria adopted by the Company pertaining to this classification.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Employee must be able to learn equipment clearance procedures and rules, safety, practices, maintenance instructions and procedures applicable to the work.
• Employee must have a two-year college degree or equivalent of related experience and formal education as determined through the consultation of H.R. and the appropriate institution.

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Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO:

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must meet all general qualifications of employment.

• Employee must be able to speak, understand, read and write English, and be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Employee must have education or knowledge equivalent to that normally represented by satisfactory completion of the requirements of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Employee must be able to learn to use the  tools  and  equipment required in the work.
• Employee must be willing to become familiar with the Company Safety Rules and willingly comply with such rules.
• Employee must have a valid state driver's license and pass the Transportation Department's driver's test for operating Company vehicles.
• Employee must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
• Employee must be willing to report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
• Employee must be in good  health  and  be  able  to  perform  the physical  requirements  of  the job, which include work at heights and heavy manual labor.
• Employee must possess the willingness and ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to advance to higher classifications.
• Employee must be willing and able to communicate through both verbal and written reports.
• Employee must be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
• Employee must be willing to carry through work assignments, and must be able to obtain cooperation and satisfactory work from others assigned to work with him/her.
• 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.
• Employee must be willing  to  satisfy  all  attendance  criteria adopted by the  Company  pertaining  to  this  Employees who job bid into this classification must have satisfied all attendance criteria adopted by the Company pertaining to this classification.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Employee must be able to learn equipment clearance procedures and rules, safety, practices, maintenance instructions and procedures applicable to the work.
• Employee must have a two-year college degree or equivalent of related experience and formal education as determined through the consultation of H.R. and the appropriate institution.

#LG&EKU  #INDLGE

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