Lineman

About The Role

A Journeyman Lineman at United Utility is responsible for safely installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and removing overhead and underground distribution power lines. Under the direction of the Foreman or General Foreman, the Journeyman Lineman performs operations with bucket, digger, pickup trucks, stringing and tensioning equipment, excavating and hydro‑excavating equipment, pull and back‑up trailers, and other specialty tools and equipment. The role also includes limited oversight of apprentice personnel and the provision of on‑the‑job training.

• Obey and follow all safety policies and procedures set forth by the company safety manual.
• Identify and use material required to install, frame, transfer or convert any/all equipment or accomplish any job required under distribution standards.
• Follow switching orders to transfer load, pickup load, de‑energize load, obtain clearance and obtain non‑reclosing orders to perform required work on electrical systems. Must be familiar with OSHA requirements for de‑energized and energized line work.
• Troubleshoot, identify and repair operational malfunctions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for groundman, equipment operators and apprentices.
• Conduct inspections of all equipment, document and initiate repairs or testing needs in a timely manner and in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge and ability to install, troubleshoot, replace and/or remove common distribution equipment including but not limited to transformers, capacitors, regulators, reclosers, switches, GOABs, CT/PT metering, and underground switch gear.
• Use all hot line tools in all situations in accordance with safety procedures.
• Cover primary and secondary, tie and untie and handle energized single and three‑phase line using proper procedures in accordance with all safety rules.
• Operate all industry standard equipment in accordance with industry and safety standards.
• Instigate inspections, organize and maintain records for inspections of equipment and supplies including all tested equipment and tools such as rubber gloves, blankets, line hoses, insulated booms, hot line sticks, and insulated equipment handles.
• Organize equipment, tools, material, crew, paperwork, permits, safety equipment, staking sheets as necessary to accomplish task.
• Climb structures/poles and perform work from structures in accordance with company safety rules.
• Work from aerial platforms using material handling equipment in accordance with manufacturer load‑limit specifications.
• Supervise individuals or groups to accomplish a job task, must be able to take on job responsibilities of Foreman in case of Foreman absence.
• Differentiate between various sizes and classifications of materials including but not limited to poles, wire, insulators, arrestors.
• Adapt to and be able to perform job duties within parameters of new technology including, but not limited to, video conferencing, web‑based applications, and wireless phone, tablet or computer applications.
• Be familiar with excavating laws that fall under state 811, railroad commission or governing authority.
• Operate equipment used to locate and identify underground lines.
• Must be able to complete timely "Pole Top Rescue".
• Possess own basic hand tools.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working on and around energized high‑voltage primary electric lines.
• Must possess a valid CDL‑A license with clear driving record.
• Must be able to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, spec books, system maps and diagrams.
• Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions,…