Journeyman Lineman Jobs

JOB TITLE: Journeyman Lineman

DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Operations

REPORTS TO: Line Foreman

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

UNION STATUS: Union

DATE APPROVED: May 31, 2023

SUMMARY

The journeyman lineman participates in the operation, maintenance, and construction of electrical power distribution and transmission line facilities of the Cooperative and in compliance with the standard practices of the Rural Utilities Services (RUS), the
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and AEC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, makes field repairs, removes and operates line protective and control equipment including reclosers, sectionalizers, oil circuit breakers, oil switches, regulators, capacitors, fuses, lightning arresters, and grounds
• Performs work on the underground primary and secondary system, including but not limited to, pulling cable, making cable splices, installing and connecting underground pad mounted transformers, and making underground distribution terminations
• Tests lines and line equipment using prescribed methods and equipment
• Cleans work area during and upon completion of work and properly disposes of debris
• Assembles repairs, disassembles, erects, or moves line structures including installing and removing cross arms, guys, pins, insulators, and other line hardware
• Cleans and maintains equipment as directed
• Performs all duties in accordance with established safety practices
• Procures, loads, unloads, and handles material, equipment, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Installs, repairs, and removes members’ services, meters, and other service equipment, streetlights and security light systems; makes necessary connections, taps, and splices; and installs guys and jumpers in accordance with prescribed procedures
• Supplies own hand tools to perform the essential duties and job responsibilities as required by the Cooperative and union contract
• Utilizes Cooperative line construction equipment, including material handling bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, telehandler, and line pulling/tensioning machinery
• Assists in substation work as needed during normal and emergency conditions
• Reports and takes necessary measures to correct system deficiencies
• Works around and on energized and de-energized equipment and lines with voltages up to 161kV
• Trims trees, brush and weeds; removes damaged line material and debris to clear lines and perform repairs
• Sets, resets, and stubs poles; frames poles and prepares structures including string, sag, repair, remove, and tie in conductor
• Performs other miscellaneous, related, and incidental duties as required
• Works overtime as required including reporting during emergency or outage conditions
• Installs, makes field repairs, and removes transformers including metering transformers; assists with the installation of primary meters; builds and repairs mountings, platforms, and racks making connections and performing other duties relative to transformer and meter maintenance and installation
• Assists in the training of apprentices and other associated classifications.
• Performs standby duties as required
• Reads and interprets meter data as needed for service

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year recent experience as a journeyman lineman with an electrical utility or utility contractor.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proof of completion of an approved apprenticeship lineman program

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Must hold a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B), or possess the ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.
• Must maintain an insurable driving record

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Learn and utilize various computer software programs, including but not limited to timekeeping systems and mapping systems
• Ability to speak effectively and clearly to Cooperative members and employees
• Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Regular on time attendance is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Reach further than arm’s length, work below waist level, work above
• Must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet including working in bucket trucks or other aerial devices and climbing wood poles and steel structures
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, climb, balance, sit, bend, stoop, kneel
• The work required in this position poses a potential risk of electrical shock
• The position requires working outside in varying weather conditions
• May require working in trenches
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Must be able to walk over uneven, steep and difficult terrain for distances of over one mile on a regular, recurring basis
• Regularly exposed to equipment and devices with moving parts

shoulder level

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally: o Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull over 100 lbs with assistance
• Operate power tools, machinery and motorized vehicles and equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires specific safety equipment and Personal Protective
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 100 lbs

Equipment (PPE) which must be used properly at all times

Other

Full time residence must be within 45 minutes of the Cooperative main office within 90 days of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Market, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location