Journeyman Lineman SCD NERC

Primary Purpose

Under direct or general supervision, regularly and customarily performs any work required for the construction and maintenance of all types of dead or energized conductors, structures, and equipment used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. This includes the following primary duties, together with other related and incidental work. In addition to the primary duties and other related work of similar grade, a Journeyman Lineman will be assigned to any other work of equal or lesser skill, within the capabilities of the individual, to meet emergencies or other operating needs.

• Regularly does the most complicated construction and maintenance work on energized conductors, structures and equipment.
• Installs, maintains, removes or replaces underground and overhead systems, including the splicing of rubber insulated non‐leaded cable; performs phasing and phase rotation on polyphase circuits; performs distribution and transmission switching and sectionalizing when required; traces and clears grounds and opens on series circuits.
• Installs, tests, maintains, removes or replaces transformers, regulators, relays, lightning arresters, and other allied equipment and control apparatus.
• Installs, or assists in installing, instrument transformers; installs, removes, connects or disconnects electric meters and services.
• Makes load and voltage tests; patrols transmission and distribution lines; inspects related equipment or refines transformers when required.
• Does minor piping, painting and excavating; makes and places forms for foundations and other simple concrete work; erects steel structures; places or removes heavy equipment; and performs other work of an allied nature.
• Is responsible for the observance of all safety rules and determines that proper clearance and grounding have been established, when necessary, for the protection of himself and co‑workers.
• Performs incidental clerical work as required.
• Directs the work of and instructs others assigned to assist him.
• Takes training to maintain proficiency.
• Operates automotive equipment and all required line construction equipment.
• Must be able to work on all energized and de‑energized distribution voltages and de‑energized transmission voltages.
• Takes necessary training for advancement to Lead Lineman.
• After two (2) years in grade, leads a two (2)‑man bucket crew.

• Must have one year as an Apprentice Lineman "A" or must have had other training or experience equally acceptable to this company.
• Must have passed written and hands‑on tests required of Apprentice Lineman "A" and pass any additional testing required by the Company.
• Must possess or be able to promptly obtain the appropriate vehicle operator’s license.
• Health:
  Good;
  Physique:
  Must possess a strong physique adequate for strenuous work. May be required to undergo a physical examination to establish fitness for assignments of this classification.
• Must possess a considerable degree of skill or acumen to regularly perform semi‑routine work by following standard methods of procedure.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of electrical transmission and distribution lines, equipment and control apparatus in the district or area to which assigned.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of electrical fundamentals as related to the construction, maintenance and operation of transmission and distribution conductors, structures, equipment and control apparatus on the Company’s or customer’s properties.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the Company’s line and electrical equipment construction and maintenance practices and standards.
• Must be able to exercise judgment acceptable to the Company in matters of moderate importance and limited scope.
• Must be qualified to regularly direct and instruct others helping on the same or related work.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the Company’s electrical switching and tagging rules, and grounding procedures.
• Must be willing and able to work extra and/or irregular hours and must be willing to work under unusual or special conditions.
• Must be and remain thoroughly familiar with the…