LINEMAN CLASS A (JOURNEYMAN)

Description

Under directive or general supervision, engages in any of the work of operation, construction, and maintenance of energized transmission and primary lines.

• Installing and removing poles;
• installing and changing insulator assemblies;
• stringing, splicing, sagging, insulating, and tying in conductors and wires;
• installing transformers, capacitors, line disconnects, reclosers, and associated equipment;
• changing distribution transformers, phasing out and banking transformers, and making proper connections;
• working on the energized primary when required or energized transmission line utilizing “hot line” tools when required;
• making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations of a similar nature;
• installing safety equipment such as rubber blankets and protectors on conductors and equipment; and maintaining high standards of safety.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Allocation of positions to this class will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the primary duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Allocated positions will perform the primary duties of this class. Examples of these duties are provided below. Not all positions will perform all of the duties listed.

• Preparing written and oral reports;
• Inspecting poles, lines, and associated equipment;
• Directs employees of suitable classification in the operation of the daytime service truck and street light maintenance truck;
• Works voltages up to 3-phase 23,860 with rubber gloves.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer,
• calculator,
• portable or mobile radio,
• trucks,
• derricks,
• winches,
• bucket trucks,
• voltmeters,
• phasing sticks,
• safety grounds,
• and various hand tools.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet eligibility under the City’s driver eligibility standards.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a non-smoker and non-tobacco/nicotine user, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, etc., and refrain from using all tobacco/nicotine products for the duration of employment with the City.
• If hired as a Lineman Class A from outside the City, the employee must complete their one-year probationary period before they can be a stand-by trouble person.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION

• The compensation package includes medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, and life insurance, pension benefits, paid vacation, and other time off.
• The starting hourly rate is $41.66 with progressive and competitive scheduled merit/step increases.

HOW TO APPLY

• Applicants must complete an online employment application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuyahogafalls and include as an attachment a cover letter and a detailed resume reflecting the nature of the work performed in current and prior employment.
• The deadline to apply is Friday, August 21, 2026.

EEO/ADA

The City of Cuyahoga Falls offers a comprehensive benefits plan to full-time employees. The plan is designed to keep employees and their eligible dependents healthy and secure while providing peace of mind. The City offers three medical plan options, a comprehensive prescription-drug plan, two plan options for the dental and vision offerings, medical and dependent care, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. The voluntary Vitality wellness program allows employees and spouses to earn financial incentives while living their healthiest!

Supplemental Information

• Incentives are credited to the employee’s health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA), depending on the medical plan selected.
• Free membership is also available at the City’s state-of-the-art Natatorium fitness facility.
• Employees receive the security of state pension benefits and the opportunity to increase personal retirement savings with deferred compensation plans.
• For additional peace of mind, the City provides group and retiree life insurance, voluntary life insurance for employees and their dependents, plus supplemental benefits through AFLAC.