Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

About the role

This position is a DOT covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. We are hiring qualified Journey-level Lineworkers to work throughout our service territory in Distribution and Transmission, Division and General Construction positions, as well as Compliance Inspectors. Open positions are predominantly in California’s North Coast and Bay Area, however additional locations and classifications could become available at any time based on changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Journey Lineworker
• Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for General Construction).
• Reviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day.
• Lifts, pulls and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
• Tests, frames; sets and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and install cross-arms.
• Hangs and energizes transformers.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
• Operates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified.
• Operates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms.
• Operates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• Makes minor repairs to gain access.
• Performs journey level line work and minor repairs that can be safely performed without help.
• Compliance Inspector
• Inspects the condition of overhead and underground distribution facilities which includes manholes and vaults which require ladder climbing and an environment with tight spaces.
• Communicates in person, by phone and by radio with supervisors/public officials, customers and other departments regarding findings, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames.
• Performs detailed paper work, documenting work performed, to record site locations, findings, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames.
• Utilize hand held computers and Global positioning systems (GPS).
• Use digital cameras to document field conditions.
• Perform journey level line work and minor repairs that can be safely performed without help.

Requirements

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored lineworker apprenticeship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment
• Must have passed a California DMV medical exam by first day of employment
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
• Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire service territory

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored lineworker apprenticeship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment
• Must have passed a California DMV medical exam by first day of employment
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
• Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire service territory

Skills

• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
• Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire service territory

Benefits

• Healthcare Low-Cost Medical, Dental Coverage & Free Vision. Up to $2,500 in your Medical Flexible Spending Account

• Retirement Plans 401(k) Matching up to 8% AND Cash Balance Pension (no cost to you)

• Paid Time Off 80 Hours Vacation

• Flex-time 80 Hours Sick Time

• Compensation Earn between $73.78 - 77.47 per hour + OVERTIME

• Relocation AND Sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates

Pay

Earn between $73.78 - 77.47 per hour + OVERTIME

Schedule

Onsite