Lineworker

About the role

The Board of Water & Light (BWL) is seeking a Journey Line Worker to join their team. This position involves performing all functions pertaining to overhead and URD distribution, using various tools and equipment including trucks, trailers, winches, bucket trucks, and more.

Responsibilities

• Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines.
• Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, minicrane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc.
• Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, rotohammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hotsticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc.
• Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms, requiring wearing of line worker body belt, harness, and other safety equipment.
• Works with various types of equipment including single- and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, re-closers, switches, cutouts, pad-mount transformers, pad-mount switchgear, switching modules, concrete pads, etc.
• Attends all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as directed by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
• Performs other related duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.

Job Specifications

• Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have experience working primary voltages with rubber gloves and sleeves.
• Must have 2 or more years Journey line experience, with a certificate of journey lineman status preferred.
• Required to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Candidates must possess a valid MI Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must provide proof of successful completion of the State of MI written portion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) examination and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam.
• Must successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road test within six months of the date of hire.
• Must currently possess valid MI CDL with required endorsements or at minimum, pass DOT physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of hire/transfer.
• Subject to DOT requirements including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Works aloft 70% of time.
• Operates different types of trucks and equipment.
• Stands and walks on uneven terrain 20% of time.
• Must be able to communicate emergency information.
• Works with and around high voltages.
• Good peripheral vision and depth perception necessary to perform job.
• Considerable climbing and working from poles up to 130' and working from steel platforms.
• Lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Respirator certification for entry into confined spaces.

Working Conditions

• Temperature and humidity extremes.
• Dust and noise levels can be high.
• Must work in inclement weather.
• Occasional exposure to confined spaces.