Journeyman Line Specialist (21B)

About the Role

Perform construction and maintenance duties of overhead and underground facilities for electrical distribution and transmission for LCEC, which provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 260,000 members throughout a five-county service territory in Southwest Florida. LCEC employs approximately 485 skilled employees and is one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Construction/maintenance of transmission/distribution facilities in 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 45-minute commute from regular work site.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Proof of completion of a certified line worker apprentice program and/or four (4) years of experience working as a journeyman line worker. (Required)
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A. (Required)
• Able to meet physical demands of duties. (Required)
• Familiarity with personal computer and Email. (Preferred)

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly wages of up to $55.11 + up to $9/hr Shift Differential
• Non-Summer: Thursday - Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Summer: Thursday - Monday 11:00am-7:30pm

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus of up to $15,000
• 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