Linemen; Line Tech - Journeyman

Union Power has an immediate opening for Linemen (Line Technician 3
-Journeyman) who will provide the specialized technical skills necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a reliable electric system for the benefit of the consumer/member. Will also provide the type of leadership that will encourage work to be done effectively, efficiently, accurately and following all safety rules and regulations while continuously remaining focused on the Cooperative's Mission and Vision Statements, and the promotion of the Cooperative's Guiding Values.

The essential duties of our eight positions (Line Technician 3, Line Technician 4, Line Technician 5, Journeyman 1, Journeyman 2, Journeyman) are listed below. The successful candidate will perform a skills test to demonstrate which position level is most appropriate for them based on their skill set.

• Receives advanced electrical theory in line work and should understand transformers, bank connections, and the basic principles of voltage regulation and metering.
• Performs the following line work under close supervision and guidance of a Journeyman or Crew Supervisor:
  • Assists in substation maintenance and installations.
  • Gains experience with construction and maintenance of distribution and transmission lines.
  • Performs work on both secondary and primary voltage energized lines under guidance of Journeymen and/or Crew Supervisor for both overhead and underground operations. The “Guidance” will consist of a crew supervisor or journeyman on the pole or in the bucket with a line tech while energized work is being performed.
  • Assists with all duties and training of Line Technicians 1 and 2.
  • Works connects and disconnects.
  • Works service and trouble calls.
  • Install oil circuit recloser (OCR) with supervision.
  • Performs underground switching, back-feeds, etc.
  • Reads and understands RUS specifications books, preparation of staking sheets, and meter, transformer and OCR records.
  • Understands and is familiar with retail rate schedules and electrical code clearances pertaining to transmission and distribution.
  • Understands and performs all record keeping for reports, records, basic computer skills, and other information listed for apprentice line program positions.
  • Checks and responds to electronic communications on a timely and regular basis.
  • Enters time using approved method.
  • Perform pole top and bucket rescue within the cooperative requirements.
  • Perform all duties assigned by supervision.

• Receives advanced electrical theory in line work with a focus upon the understanding of wiring diagrams.
• Performs the following line work under the supervision and guidance of a Journeyman or Crew Supervisor:
  • Installs transformer banks and necessary metering with supervision.
  • Assists in substation and underground switching.
  • Assists with all duties and training of Line Technicians 1-3.
  • Understands and performs all record keeping for reports, records, basic computer skills, and other information listed for apprentice line program positions.
  • Checks and responds to electronic communications on a timely and regular basis.
  • Enters time using approved method.
  • Perform pole top and bucket rescue within the cooperative requirements.
  • Perform all duties assigned by supervision.

• In addition to constant use of electrical theory, knows and understands the principles of voltage regulations.
• Works in a position on the pole to provide supervision and assistance to line technicians on the pole.
• Performs all types of line work with minimal supervision.
• Performs any of the duties of previously held line positions and in addition, shall be able to assist in the installation and connection of voltage regulators, capacitors, and other line equipment with supervision and guidance of a Journeyman or a Crew Supervisor.
• Assists with all duties and training of Line Technicians 1-4.
• Understands and performs all record keeping for reports, records, basic computer skills, and other information listed for apprentice line program positions.
• Prepares time sheets.
• Perform pole top and…