Lineman , II, III, IV, or Journey Level

Position: Lineman I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level
Job Description

Responsible for all construction and maintenance work assigned in accordance with specifications or as indicated by Tri‑State engineering staff. Performs, supervises, and trains others in all types of construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de‑energized. Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.

Maintains a first‑aid card and the ability to perform pole‑top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure, if necessary.

Note

There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels:
Lineman I, job grade T2;
Lineman II, job grade T3;
Lineman III, job grade T4;
Lineman IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Lineman, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri‑State business needs at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Wages Journey Level Lineman

Hiring Wage: $67.16

Lineman IV

Hiring Wage Range: $61.28-$64.15

Lineman III

Hiring Wage Range: $55.94-$58.54

Lineman II

Hiring Wage Range: $51.11-$53.47

Lineman I

Hiring Wage Range: $46.71-$48.85

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Performs, supervises, and trains others in all types of construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de‑energized.
• Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.
• Maintains a first‑aid card and the ability to perform pole‑top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure, if necessary.
• Responsible for observance of safety rules by all co‑workers.
• Maintains a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), as required for the operation of DOT regulated vehicles, and operates automotive equipment.
• Sets up safe clearance with dispatchers and operating personnel.
• Leads and directs the work of the crew in the absence of the Line Foreman or Senior Lineman involving planning and laying out specific work assignments, and routing and execution of the jobs assigned.
• Responsible for appraising condition of the line, equipment and right‑of‑way while performing regular duties and for advising the Line Foreman of any defects or condition that needs attention.
• Responsible for having all equipment maintained in a ready‑working condition.
• Responsible for prompt restoration of service during outage.
• Do any work of equal or lessor skill within the capabilities of the individual to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri‑State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness,…