Journeyman Lineman

They Journeyman Lineman constructs, repairs, inspects and maintains transmission line and substation facilities, both energized and de-energized. Involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electric transmission lines, transformers and related equipment. Must meet required quality and construction standards and maintain a daily work log.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years related experience in electric distribution construction
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Completion of an approved registered apprentice program, preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s license

Typical Duties

• Prepares vehicles for construction or maintenance projects to include fueling, loading poles, stocking
materials and supplies, and inspecting machinery and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on bucket truck and digger.
• Drives and operates bucket truck, digger, trencher, forklift, and skid loader to frame and set poles, lay
wire, tie wire, connect and disconnect services, and tree trimming
• Works with senior apprentices and journeyman to construct and maintain power lines within the scope of training and certification.
• Climbs poles of all types and performs jobs required of linemen off the poles, including changing out of arms, transformers, conductors, etc.
• Inspects existing power lines looking for problems, trouble shoots problems, and retires old power lines
as required.
• Responds to power outages and customer problems and trouble shoots to restore power in a timely
manner.
• May assist in the training of less-experienced apprentice linemen
• Studies and learns required job knowledge and skills in order to advance in a timely manner through the complete apprenticeship program.
• Maintains current knowledge of equipment, RUS specifications, OSHA regulations, mapping system, and other operational and regulatory systems related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Promotes electric use by taking every opportunity to acquaint the consumers with the productive uses of electricity; obtaining increased member and public understanding of the Cooperative’s objectives, plans and programs, and of rural electrification in general.
• Has working knowledge and is accountable for adhering to the bucket/digger and PPE weight limitations.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, with salary requirements, via our career portal on our website at www.seekinghr.com or contact us directly at (210) 679-4879 with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V