Journeyman Lineman

Construct, build, and maintain overhead and underground electric facilities with primary voltages up to 15KV.

Responsibilities

• Installation, removal, and maintenance of overhead and underground primary line facilities and secondary services.
• Installation of overhead and underground transformers and wiring of all types of transformer banks.
• Installation and wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.
• Operation of various vehicles and equipment, including aerial bucket and digger derrick trucks.
• Reading and understanding job prints and sketches.
• Recognizing materials and their functions.
• Setting and climbing poles of all sizes in various locations, including energized lines.
• Availability for on-call duty and emergency response.
• Performing basic computer tasks such as entering time worked, noting task completion, checking emails, and completing computer-based training.
• Communicating effectively and interacting with a team.

Requirements

• Must live within 20 miles of the work location in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
• Journeyman Lineman with at least 6 months as an Apprentice 4th year and a minimum of 3.5 years of demonstrated linework experience.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to work irregular hours, out-of-town assignments, and up to 16 continuous hours per day as required.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and all types of terrain.
• Physical ability to perform tasks including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 115 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around energized lines and equipment.
• Ability to climb wooden/steel structures, poles, and ladders, and perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines.
• Capability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing an unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant heights.
• Sound judgment to work safely in an inherently dangerous environment and adherence to safety rules.
• Ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
• Regular and reliable attendance, with the ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Must pass a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Alertness to hazards and accident prevention.
• Willingness to attend and participate in safety meetings.
• Ability to work under unusual surroundings and normal working conditions.
• Neat, clean, and orderly in work and person.
• Pleasant and tactful interaction with the public.
• Capability to assume supervisory responsibilities.
• Understanding of the importance of rendering and maintaining first-class, courteous service to all customers.
• Ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.

Travel up to 25% may be required.