Journeyman Lineman

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to safely construct and maintain electric system to customers in all weather and time conditions and to maintain safe working practices. This is accomplished by maintaining new and existing primary and secondary lines; providing customers with reliable distributed power; and restoring power in a timely manner. Completes all duties required in the maintenance and construction of both overhead and underground distribution, transmission and substation areas to include operating various equipment and vehicles such as digger trucks, crane trucks, forklifts, backhoes, ditch witches, underground wire pullers, bucket trucks, trailer and rope machines and any other equipment required in the electric distribution or transmission field; cutting and trimming trees; installing, connecting and disconnecting electric meters; building meter loops; troubleshooting problems; setting poles; and working in substations. The Journeyman Lineman is to be involved in daily tailboard discussions and may lead the discussion or act as Line Foreman in the absence of the Foreman, ensure safety of the construction crew and mentor subordinate staff with continuing education. Regularly takes after hours on call duties as scheduled. Additional other duties may be assigned, based on organizational need.

The Journeyman Lineman will frame both wooden and steel poles, install overhead and underground transformers, install cut-out combination switches and fuses, connect service to the transformer and provide necessary voltage. Other duties include installation, tying off and energizing of primary voltage conductor (overhead and underground) as well as installation of secondary voltage conductor (overhead and underground), to include the customer connection and installation of meters, troubleshooting customer and system problems,, energizing and verifying voltage. Journeyman Lineman must have strong communication and excellent safety skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.90 per hour

Benefits:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Willingness to travel:

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25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person