Description

The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. The position is the highest of a multi-step progression from Apprentice Lineman to Journeyman Lineman and is expected to know all aspects of Journeyman Lineman duties. The Journeyman Lineman regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers operating man lift equipment, boom truck or other specialized equipment, as well as uses a variety of underground locating and fault finding equipment. The Journeyman Lineman works with both transmission and distribution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, remove, transfer, maintain and/or repair cross arms, pins, insulators, guys, transformer and switch racks and other overhead pole equipment using a variety of hand tools, equipment, and power tools.
• Install and remove transformers and self-contained meters; cut-outs, disconnecting switches, circuit breakers and other overhead line devices, rigging block and tackle where necessary or working with ground crew and winch to raise or lower equipment
• Perform emergency repairs; performs load checks and balances feeders
• Inspect lines, poles, and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports deficiencies
• Carry poles, dig holes, guy poles and other such operations involved in the setting or replacing of poles; may erect steel towers
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on company and customer equipment
• Conduct jobs in accordance with relevant codes and site-specific procedures while following applicable safety procedures.
• Ensure all High Voltage equipment and PPE’s are in good working order and tested to meet OSHA requirements.
• Utilize a working knowledge of BLS Electrical High Voltage Safety and Grounding Manuals.
• Communicate with other crew members to maintain satisfactory work site safety and project site specific conditions.
• Mentor Apprentices from beginning to end of assignment to ensure quality work and facilitate learning.
• Ensure all resources are available for Apprentices to progress satisfactorily in their apprenticeships.
• Take an active role in Apprentice on-the-job training.
• Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications, as applicable.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or higher level and accredited Lineman schooling.
• Four (4) years’ experience in the high voltage industry.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and a Journeyman Lineman License for state of work.
• Able to communicate effectively (i.e. reading, writing, speaking) in the English language. 
• Able to supervise other Lineman and Apprentices as assigned during a temporary Foreman absence.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.

Additional:

• Able to provide your own hand tools.
• Able to read blue prints.
• Possess a safe driving record.
• Able to obtain a DOT Medical card and keep it current throughout employment
• Competent documentation skills.

Both mental and physical labor are a part of this job. Working conditions could be indoor or outdoor and the job may be subject to extreme weather conditions. Some light to moderate travel is possible.