Lineman, Journeyman; Dot-Fmcsa; Cdl

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LINEMAN, JOURNEYMAN (DOT-FMCSA) (CDL)

Responsible for maintaining Basin Electric Power Cooperative's (BEPC) 115 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV transmission system, working on wood poles, steel poles, and lattice towers up to 500 kV construction. The incumbent maintains rights‑of‑way and other Cooperative assets, assists other crafts as necessary, and ensures safe and efficient operation of BEPC electric power transmission lines.

• Assist in the maintenance of transmission facilities, including both wood and steel structures using live line maintenance with Bare Hand / Hot Stick procedures; climb steel and wood structures, conduct aerial and ground patrols of assigned transmission lines, tighten hardware, check insulator strings, and replace fatigued or broken hardware.
• Install and maintain conductors under both energized and de‑energized conditions; read blueprints and diagrams in order to assemble and erect wood and steel structures.
• Patrol rights‑of‑way and maintain these areas by fixing fences and gates and restoring washed‑out areas.
• Maintain shop locations to ensure a clean, safe working environment and perform minor maintenance on vehicle equipment.
• Perform "groundwork" to assist other linemen in the maintenance of lines and structures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and either 4 years of experience with an accredited lineman apprenticeship program and a Journeyman Lineman rating, or 4 years of related military training/experience.
• May be required to have a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCO) designation, or willingness to obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and no CDL restrictions other than a medical variance (V). If lacking a CDL, the incumbent must complete CDL theory, obtain a permit, complete Behind the Wheel training, and pass the CDL test by the end of the first year of employment. This is a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (CDL) qualified position.

This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. It may provide access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems, and the incumbent will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to CIP requirements.

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and climbing structures and ladders, including lattice steel towers and wood or steel poles to heights up to 300 feet while the lines are energized. The incumbent must handle occasional bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, reaching, crawling, use of a keyboard/computer, foot controls, turning valves, and pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Equipment used includes insulated aerial man lifts, digger trucks, all‑terrain vehicles, straight trucks over 26,001 pounds, tractor/trailer combinations (semi), line tension equipment, hot line tools/ bare hand equipment, hydraulic tamps, drills, air operated tools, chain saws, and other associated equipment used in the construction and maintenance of transmission lines. Finger dexterity, good color vision and hearing, and the ability to perform close work are required.

The incumbent will also be required to work at heights up to 300 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Harness rating is usually 300 lbs, including tools, clothing, and the individual. Continual work in areas of electrical risk (energized transmission line from 34,000 to 500,000 volts) and often in extreme heat or cold, dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise is expected.

• Ability to weigh/measure, read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to routinely climb power line structures, including lattice steel towers and wood or steel…