Journeyman Powerline Technician

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• 4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• The successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education / Experience: A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• 5+ years’ experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking.

Licenses & Certifications

• A Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days.
• Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician.

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions

• The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.