Journeyman Lineworker

Consumers Energy, a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, with an outpost in Nevada, Iowa, has a position open for a Journeyman Lineworker at our Nevada outpost.

Duties include those related to electric distribution service, such as construction, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution lines and related facilities, plus service work, and other related and assigned duties. The position reports to the Operations Supervisor. The successful candidate is highly safety-oriented, member-service driven, organized, and enjoys working in a team environment.

Education required:

Must have a high school diploma or GED, plus completion of technical training in electric maintenance, construction, and safety. An exceptional favorable work or employment experience may be considered for the education requirements. Must have a valid Iowa CDL license within 90 days after being employed.

Experience required:
Must be a qualified journeyman lineworker. No apprentice lineworker applications will be accepted for this position. A minimum of 4 years is required as a lineworker. A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirements when competency in the role is demonstrated. Consumers Energy offers a generous benefit package.

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Consumers Energy is an electric cooperative owned by the members we serve. Headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, with an outpost in Nevada, Iowa, the cooperative provides reliable, safe, and affordable electric service to approximately 7,000 members throughout five counties in Central Iowa:
Marshall, Story, Polk, Jasper, and Tama.

Provides maintenance and construction of the electric distribution system to provide electric service to the cooperative’s members.

• Observes and practices all safety policies and bulletins.
• Constructs and maintains all phases of electrical line construction, which includes residential, commercial, underground, and transmission.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and cooperative specification book; applies this knowledge in the field. Installs and disconnects meters and reads and records data as required.
• Performs hot line work as required.
• Locates trouble and makes repairs.
• Serves on-call rotation within the service area. Is subject to call at all other times.

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Additional formal education in the electric utilities field is highly desirable.

• Must be a qualified journeyman lineworker.
• A minimum experience of four years is required in electric utility operations.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirements when competency in the role is demonstrated.

• This is a safety sensitive position, and as a condition of employment this position is subject to DOT‑mandated alcohol and drug testing.

• Must believe in, be sympathetic with, and be interested in furthering the cooperative’s objectives.
• Must desire to provide and maintain reliable electric service for the cooperative’s members.
• Must have the understanding and willingness to work erratic hours under pressure and in inclement conditions.
• Must be willing to provide service to all members in the service area assigned to the Journeyman Lineworker’s position.

• Dependability, honesty, and integrity are essential characteristics.
• Good health is desired.

• Must have a working knowledge of cooperative construction specifications, which includes all residential and commercial services – single phase, two phase, and three phase line overhead and underground construction.

• Must be able to command the respect of fellow employees.
• Must be able to meet the public well and to communicate effectively with members, customers, and employees.
• Must be able to answer routine questions regarding electric bills and consumption.
• Must be able…