Journeyman Powerline Technician

## Journeyman Powerline Technician Apply locations:
Garland Power & Lightposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR102958
** Summary
* * Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.
** Pay Range:** $43.47 - $51.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
** Work Schedule**:
Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
* Rotating On-Call Schedule**:
** The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3:30 PM or during weekends).
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
* Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
* Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
* Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
* Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
* Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
* Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
* Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.
* Other duties as assigned.## ##

Minimum Qualifications
* High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
* 4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking
* Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification*## ##

Preferred Qualifications ## Education / Experience
* High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
* 5+ years’ experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices
* General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations
* General knowledge of transformer theory, loading and connectivity
* Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office
* Ability to identify system operating problems
* Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times## ## ## Licenses & Certifications
* Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License
* Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days
* Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician## Physical Tasks & Working Conditions The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.
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