Journeyman Line Specialist (19B)

About the role

Location: Immokalee, FL. LCEC provides reliable, cost‑competitive electricity to more than 260,000 members throughout a five‑county service territory in Southwest Florida. The cooperative employs approximately 485 skilled employees and is recognized as an industry leader. Position Summary: Perform construction and maintenance duties of overhead and underground facilities for electrical distribution and transmission.

Responsibilities

• Construction/maintenance of transmission/distribution facilities in a cost‑effective manner.
• Ensure facilities remain reliable and efficient.
• Assist in emergency repair and power restoration after outages.
• Respond reliably and timely to calls during regular work hours and off regular work hours.
• Account for all construction materials (issues, returns, salvage, etc.) properly.
• Perform duties safely and in accordance with LCEC accident prevention rules.
• Comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Must live within a 45‑minute commute from the regular work site.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed.
• Work in emergency storm situations (e.g., hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees/customers at all levels within LCEC.
• Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts.
• Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Work Experience: Proof of completion of a certified line worker apprentice program and/or four (4) years of experience working as a journeyman line worker (Required).
• Licenses and Certifications: Class A CDL License; Commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A (Required).
• Physical Demands and Working Environment: Standing Constantly, Walking Constantly, Sitting Occasionally, Lifting Frequently 50/100 lbs, Carrying Constantly, Pushing Constantly, Pulling Constantly, Climbing Constantly, Balancing Constantly, Stooping Constantly, Kneeling Constantly, Crouching Constantly, Crawling Frequently, Reaching Constantly, Handling Constantly, Grasping Constantly, Feeling Constantly, Talking Frequently, Hearing Frequently, Repetitive Motions Constantly, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly. Working Environment: Occasionally Extreme cold, Frequently Extreme heat, Frequently Humidity, Frequently Wet, Frequently Noise, Frequently Hazards, Occasionally Temperature Change, Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions, Frequently Vibration.
• Storm Duty Requirements: Responding to storms may be considered a condition of employment; employees may be required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to LCEC members, with proper compensation per company guidelines.
• Background check and drug screening: Subject to a background check and a drug screening at the time of job offer.

Qualifications

• Able to meet physical demands of duties (Required).
• Familiarity with personal computer and Email (Preferred).

Benefits

• Company-wide annual incentive plan.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match.
• Company funded Pension Plan.
• On-site wellness/medical facility.
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Wellness program with financial rewards.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Group life insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.

Pay

Hourly wages of up to $55.11+ up to $9/hr Shift Differential, $10,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Bonus of up to $15,000.

Schedule

Work Hours: Non‑Summer: Monday‑Friday 8:00am‑4:30pm; Summer: Monday‑Friday 11:00am‑7:30pm.