HIGH VOLTAGE JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN (MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL WORKER)

About the role

City Light & Power, Inc. (CLP) is seeking qualified High Voltage Journeyman Lineman (Maintenance Electrical Workers) to perform journeyman level medium and high voltage electrical functions on the electrical system at our Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA location. CLP guarantees 40 hours of work every week.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, installation, replacement, and switching operations on transformers, switches, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear line-ups, manholes, cables, protective relays, metering circuits, control circuits, and other electrical equipment used in electric power distribution at the 5kV, 15kV, and 115kV voltage levels.
• Experience pulling, repairing, splicing, and terminating 5kV and 15kV electrical cables.
• Install, replace, and test multifunction power meters and streetlights.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and Engineering Personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Utilize GPS tablets for data recording and preventative maintenance.
• Operate cranes, digger trucks, aerial trucks, tensioners, underdogs, and equipment necessary to complete related work.
• Respond to emergency callouts and remote assignments to restore electrical service as needed, which may involve working in adverse weather conditions.
• Provide effective and timely customer service to clients and fellow team members.
• Available to work scheduled hours and for on-call hours (rotation based).

Requirements

• Journey-level knowledge and skills in the electrical lineman trade, including proficiency in the use of all tools.
• Must be within 60 minutes of JBLM to meet contractual requirements or willing to relocate.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must become signatory to local union IBEW 483 and pay IBEW 483 required dues.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A).
• Required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
• 401K
• Supplemental insurance