Journeyman Lineman-Skagway

Journeyman Lineman - Skagway
The Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a full‑time Journeyman Lineman for our Skagway location.

Compensation – $54.00 to $64.00 per hour (DOE) plus a $10,000.00 sign‑on bonus.

• Construct, maintain and repair distribution and transmission circuits.
• Safely troubleshoot problems with electrical components from 120 kV to 34,500 kV.
• Properly size fuses and install transformers.
• Repair and maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.
• Install, remove and read single and three‑phase electrical meters.
• Construct new services.
• Maintain and repair power‑line hardware and substation equipment.
• Carry out directives set out by the Power Operations Superintendent.
• Mentor and train apprentices.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate all motor & commercial vehicles safely in accordance with all applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as safety‑conscious worker who adheres to and helps expand a safety culture.
• Live or relocate within 20 minutes of the Skagway Operations Facility.
• Respond within 20 minutes to emergency outages and trouble calls during off‑working hours.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation.
• Be willing to travel to various locations in Alaska for duties.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited 4‑year Lineman Apprenticeship.
• Current certificate of fitness in the State of Alaska or ability to acquire one within 6 months.
• Pass pre‑employment background check and drug testing; may be subject to random testing without notice.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in power‑line construction and maintenance as a Journeyman Lineman.

• ADL, Class A CDL, First Aid Card, CPR Card, Flagging Certificate, Pole‑top & Bucket Rescue Training, Rubber Gloving Training, Transformer Training and Hot Stick Training.

• Safely lift up to 70 lbs on a regular basis.
• Full color vision.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, speaking, hearing, depth perception, color vision, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching/working overhead.
• Work inside and outdoors in industrial conditions.
• PPE required; no loose clothing allowed.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Safe work at heights up to 80 ft, including climbing poles, ladders, and bucket truck operations.

An attractive package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans, $5,000 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125 annual medivac insurance reimbursement, employee stock ownership options, and $2,000 in company logo wear.

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