Journeyman Lineman & Troubleman - NE, East & Coastal Regions (Athens, Augusta & Savannah Areas)

About the role

Journeyman Lineman and Troublemen positions are available in the East and Coastal Regions of Georgia. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assignment location and be available for emergency "call-out" and travel outside the state for storm emergencies.

Job Duties

• Pole Climbing (up to 60 feet)
• Working in an overhead position while on the pole
• Pulling and splicing wires
• Installing Electrical Service (pole to pole OR pole to service point)
• Operating/Driving Company Trucks including Bucket Trucks
• Operating heavy equipment (Backhoe or similar equipment)
• Working in adverse conditions outdoors - day and night hours
• Operating Electrical system - Transmission, Substation and Distribution Switching
• Writing Switching Orders
• Troubleshooting

Job Requirements

• Experience as a Journeyman Lineman with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the electric utility industry and 3 years of Journeyman Lineman experience working with voltages above 600 volts
• Overhead distribution experience (up to 25Kv) required
• Underground distribution experience (up to 25Kv) preferred
• Previous experience working on the Georgia Power system highly preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Successfully completed the company's pre-employment New Journeyman Evaluation
• Familiar with work involving energized conductors required
• Construction and maintenance line work is desirable
• Familiar with heavy equipment directly related to line work skill sets

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of hand tools
• Experience using hydraulic and battery tools
• Previous experience with material handling bucket trucks
• Knowledge of when and how to apply proper cover-up in energized situations
• Proficient climber up to 60 feet
• Knowledge of circuit protection
• Ability to take instructions, directions and translate into actions
• Familiar with industry standard safe work practices

Other Requirements

• Available for scheduled or emergency call out which could include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Available to travel outside of the state for storm restoration as needed
• Currently holds a valid driver's license and "Class A" CDL is required
• Current DOT drug screen required
• Thorough background check required

Pay

The starting salary for a Lineman is $53.52/hr or $9277/mo. (non-negotiable and level of experience does not apply). This pay is governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and IBEW Local 84.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Benefits

For a summary of the benefits offered for this position, please refer to the link provided: https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf