Journeyman Lineman Job Marana area,Arizona USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Join Our Team as a Journeyman Lineman at Trico Electric Cooperative!

Posting Period:
Thursday July 16th - Until Filled

Hourly Wage: $56.04 - $58.99

Relocation expenses are available up to $12,500 to support qualified candidates in joining our team.

Any hours worked beyond the standard schedule will be compensated at 1.75 times the regular hourly rate.

Trico proudly partners with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1116, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions and strong collaboration for all employees.

Cooperative Expectations

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, where employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful work. Just as we strive to provide 5-star customer service to our members, we also hold ourselves to the highest standards in how we work and support one another.

What You Will Do

As a Journeyman Lineman, you are at the forefront of powering our communities and delivering the reliable electric service our members depend on every day. This position is responsible for the safe construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and restoration of Trico's electric distribution system, helping ensure the uninterrupted flow of electricity to homes, businesses, schools, and essential services throughout our service territory. More than a skilled trade professional, the Journeyman Lineman serves as a trusted steward of critical infrastructure, responding to outages, supporting system improvements, and protecting the safety and reliability of the electric grid.

Working in a team-oriented environment, this role combines technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Through dedication, craftsmanship, and a focus on service excellence, the Journeyman Lineman helps advance Trico's mission of providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy while supporting the Cooperative's values of Service, Dependability, Innovation, and Integrity.

Key Duties and Expectations

Construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

Frame and set poles, install underground cable, perform splicing and terminations, and maintain pad-mounted and vault-mounted equipment.

Perform switching and sectionalizing operations following established system procedures.

Patrol power lines, identify system concerns, and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Troubleshoot outages and respond to emergency restoration efforts as needed.

Operate and work safely around heavy equipment, bucket trucks, poles, trenches, vaults, and energized facilities.

Assist Crew Leaders and Supervisors with job planning and project execution.

Lead crews on a temporary basis when required and support team success across departments.

Follow Cooperative construction practices, operating procedures, and safety standards.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and exceptional member service.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and possession of a Journeyman Lineman certification/card.

Experience performing journeyman-level overhead and underground line work.

Strong knowledge of electric distribution construction, maintenance, and repair practices.

Proficiency with pole climbing, hot sticking, underground cable installations, terminations, and heavy equipment operation.

Valid Arizona CDL and the ability to maintain compliance with FMCSA requirements.

Commitment to safety, teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.

Ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and work evenings and weekends when needed.

Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform the physical demands of the position.

Why Work at Trico

Trico Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, distribution cooperative headquartered in Marana, Arizona. We service more than 55,000 members in rural areas surrounding the City of Tucson across three counties in southern Arizona. Trico is dedicated to making a difference in the communities we serve by providing our members cost-effective and…