Journeyman Lineworker

About the role

The person in this position will work as a member of the line crew and will construct, maintain, inspect and operate overhead and underground electrical distribution system, energized or de-energized, in accordance with applicable City policies, practices, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, inspect and operate overhead and underground electrical distribution system, energized or de-energized
• Follow applicable City policies, practices, and safety regulations
• Participate in on-call rotation once probation period is successfully completed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a three-year apprentice program
• One (1) year of experience as a Journeyman Lineworker recognized by the City of Ellensburg and IBEW 77; if the apprenticeship (at least the last year) is completed at the City of Ellensburg the one (1) year of experience may be waived at the discretion of management
• Valid Washington State Driver's License including a Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes; must maintain an insurable driving record
• Journeyman Lineman's certification (per IBEW 77)
• Must possess the following certifications or have the ability to obtain within a reasonable time period as approved by the supervisor:
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification
  • Flagging certification
• Primary residence must be within 30 (thirty) minutes of headquarters within 90 (ninety) days of hire date
• Recent training in pole top rescue, bucket rescue, vault rescue, confined space, and trenching & excavation
• Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions
• This position is covered under the City of Ellensburg Substance Abuse Testing Policy; the City is required by federal regulation to administer a testing program for controlled substance and alcohol use for employees required to have and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Traffic signal, metering and street light maintenance, and operation experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement under the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• VEBA
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, bank days, and employee choice days
• More paid leave than most utilities
• $10,000 signing bonus
• This position is represented by IBEW Local #77

Pay

$68.27/hour – 40 hours/week

Schedule

This position will be on call on a rotation basis once the probation period is successfully completed.