Journeyman Lineman

About the role

JCREMC is an electric cooperative based in Franklin, IN, founded in 1935. We serve members in Johnson County and parts of Morgan, Shelby, and Brown counties. Our values include safety, integrity, efficiency, community-oriented, consumer-focused, innovation, and transparency.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
• Perform pole climbing and bucket work; set transformers, conductors, capacitors, regulators, and related line hardware.
• Conduct system patrols and hazard identification; report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Interpret staking sheets, work orders, system maps, and specifications for electric distribution work.
• Safety-operate vehicles and specialized equipment such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, forklifts, and trenchers.
• Lead job site safety briefings and ensure strict adherence to safety policies and industry standards.
• Mentor and direct apprentices and support crew members as needed.
• Complete required documentation including time tickets, service orders, and briefing forms.
• Support outage restoration efforts, including emergency response and unscheduled overtime.
• Interact professionally with cooperative members during planned work and outage situations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Indiana Class A Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL).
• Completion of an approved line apprenticeship program with on-the-job training hours.
• A minimum of three years as a Journeyman Lineman in electric utility distribution operations, including construction and maintenance.

Preferred Candidates

• An associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Completion of the HEATS apprenticeship program.

Pay

$50.98 per hour