Journeyman Lineman

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time

Reporting Relationship: Foreman

Primary Accountability:

The Journeyman is responsible for carrying out technical work in constructing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical lines, devices and special equipment. This position is also responsible for clearing the right-of-way, restoring power during line interruptions and making all types of poly-phase transformers.

Major Duties:

• Constructs and maintains energized and de-energized electric lines and facilities, devices and special equipment.
• Uses vehicles, special aerial and hydraulic equipment, as well as power tools on a regular basis.
• Maintains efficient distribution during work processes by switching and sectionalizing lines.
• Directs the crew personnel as assigned by the Foreman.
• Frames and installs various pole top assemblies on the ground and in the air.
• Installs, connects, and operates fuse cutouts, arresters, switches, regulators, oil circuit re-closers, transformers and other common line devices.
• Observes and follows all safety rules, practices and standards.
• Installs and maintains large power transformer banks.
• Operates the assigned transportation equipment, tools and machinery in a proper and safe manner.
• Strings, armor-rods, sags, and ties in conductors of all types and sizes on poles and structures.
• Installs pole gins, blocks and other rigging equipment.
• Reads and interprets maps, staking sheets, specifications, blueprints and diagrams.
• Advises the foreman of the maintenance needs on tools, vehicles and other equipment, as well as assists with repairs, as necessary.
• Participates in job training, safety meetings and the annual Cooperative meeting, as required.
• Assists in digging pole holes and anchor holes, installing anchors, as well as setting and aligning poles.
• Makes up and installs guys.
• Loads and unloads poles, transformers and other material, as necessary.
• Works the scheduled standby duty, as required.
• Assists in the installation of metering equipment.
• Completes gas and mileage reports, as needed.
• Installs security lights and related equipment, as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Foreman.
• Fills in as Foreman on as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least four (4) years of experience as a lineman is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A certified driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
• Completion of classes from a vocational technical school is preferred.
• Knowledge of the RUS standard construction and maintenance specifications and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Cooperative’s geographical layout of the distribution system.
• Understanding and the ability to utilize business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to learn all of the personnel policies, in-house policies, and all other policies and procedures required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and develop reports, sketches and drawings.
• Ability to operate with a thorough knowledge of all safety rules and regulations regarding the electric line equipment, tools and vehicles.
• Ability to operate with a thorough knowledge of all connections, installations and conversions of all of the assemblies of RUS type systems.
• Ability to operate with considerable knowledge of the Cooperative's construction and maintenance needs, interpretation of diagrams, sketches, reports and other engineering plans.
• Ability to operate with knowledge of the Cooperative's policies, rules and regulations, tariffs, rates and right-of-way easements.
• Ability to climb and perform line work on poles.
• Ability to build and maintain positive public relations for the Cooperative.
• Ability to demonstrate a personality which is pleasant, cooperative and mature.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required on an intermittent basis.
• Ability to diagnose line faults, sectionalize faults and make repairs needed to restore power.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk, climb tall poles and stand to a significant degree.
• Ability to stand, lift, carry, push, pull, balance, twist, bend, stoop, reach, handle, talk, hear, see, grasp, move head and neck and movement across mid-line.
• Ability to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Finger dexterity, manual dexterity, alertness, precision, form perception, motor coordination, auditory discrimination and tactile discrimination.

Work Environment:

• Outside/outdoor environment includes extreme hot and cold temperatures, as well as wet and/or humid weather conditions.
• Mechanical or electrical burn and chemical hazards possible with moderate risk of injury.
• Minimal possibility of exposure to toxic wastes.
• Frequently stressful atmosphere with long or irregular hours.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are…