Journeyman Lineman

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor‑owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer‑to‑peer learning and employee‑driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non‑discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance and much more.

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Position Title:

Journeyman Lineman

Business Reporting Unit: UNSE Santa Cruz Elect Const

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Level: Non‑Manager

EEOC Category:
Craft Workers

EEOC Job Group:
Journeyman

Does this position involve transmission and/or marketing functions? N/A

CIP status:
Neither

Job Code: NG019

Safety Sensitive:
Yes

Last Business Unit Review: 9/12/19

Position Description

An employee who is a Journeyman and who performs all phases of construction, operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution overhead and underground lines in accordance with Company standards and other Company and/or governmental rules and regulations.

• Guiding the work of Apprentices and Helpers working with him/her.
• Assembly of wood pole electrical lines and components.
• Installation of underground conduit systems.
• Installation of URD systems.
• Connection of all types of transformers and other equipment used on overhead and underground lines.
• Drive and operate all equipment to accomplish daily work and possess a CDL Operators license.
• Perform switching and install "hold tags" on the electrical systems, as required.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations that impact them, their jobs and the Company to the level of their knowledge, training and experience.
• Perform emergency service restoration.
• Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures.
• Subject to on‑call responsibilities which include the requirement to respond in a timely manner.
• Must reside in UES Santa Cruz service territory.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of utility distribution and transmission systems, both overhead and underground.
• Knowledgeable about electric utility services, products, service requirements and construction standards.
• Knowledgeable about codes, ordinances, franchise agreements and Blue Stake laws.
• Qualified to climb poles and operate aerial lifts and other construction equipment, and expected to work on energized equipment at any voltage level in conformance with training and safe work practices.
• Completion of an accredited Lineman/Cable Apprenticeship Program or equivalent.
• Uses…