Journeyman Lineman - Non-union

About the role

This position assists with installation, operation, maintenance and repair of overhead fiber lines and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of distribution, substation facilities and systems including reconductoring existing lines.
• Attend to service calls concerning power outages and electrical problems.
• Receives training both in book/classroom skills and on the job skills. Must continue to pass ongoing training to proceed to higher skill/job levels.
• Work will be performed at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces.
• Operates motorized equipment, use hand tools, and perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Follows safety guidelines as part of training.
• Stocks and services vehicles to be equipped to respond to emergency situations.
• Works nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess problem-solving mental cognition.
• Able to: work with hands above head for extended periods of time; walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material; meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket truck and all other existing equipment as identified by manufacturer; work efficiently and effectively from heights; identify the hazards on the job; climb a power pole using climbing hooks and belt; drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew, operate digger derrick to set poles, and use jackhammer, etc.; work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.; subject to call out work.
• Journeyman Lineperson Certification required.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
• Responds to emergencies during holidays, weekends and national disasters; may require travel away from show up area.
• Physical requirements:
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On