Journeyman Lineman

# Journeyman Lineman Kingdom City, MO 65262;
Kingdom City, MO 65262## Journeyman Lineman The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical power lines and related equipment. This position requires a high level of technical skill, physical endurance, and a commitment to safety standards. The Journeyman Lineman plays a key role in ensuring reliable electrical service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

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* Supervisory Responsibilities:

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Overhead Construction and Maintenance**  + Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines, transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical equipment.  + String and sag wire, install cross arms, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and other line apparatus.  + Build and maintain substations and switching stations as required.
* ** Troubleshooting & Emergency Response**  + Respond to outages and emergency calls during adverse weather conditions or other urgent situations.  + Locate line faults, test equipment, and restore power quickly and safely.* + Perform hot line work using appropriate tools and protective equipment.
* ** Safety & Compliance**  + Adhere to all OSHA, NESC, NEC, and company-specific safety regulations and procedures.  + Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.  + Participate in toolbox talks and job hazard assessments prior to each task.
* ** Equipment Operation**  + Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other heavy equipment.  + Use hand tools, power tools, and line testing equipment safely and effectively.  + Maintain and inspect climbing gear, tools, and vehicles.
* ** Documentation & Reporting**  + Complete daily work reports, time sheets, and material usage forms.  + Report issues, incidents, and near-misses to supervisors promptly.
* ** Training & Mentorship**  + Assist in training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen.  + Participate in ongoing training and certifications as required.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* ** Education & Certification:**  + Valid Class A Driver’s License (CDL) with clean driving record.  + Valid DOT medical card.  + High school diploma or GED required.  + Completion of a certified electrical lineman apprenticeship program.  + Valid Journeyman Lineman certification (recognized by the IBEW, DOL, or applicable authority).* + Trained in Pole Top Rescue, Bucket Truck Rescue, CPR/First Aid, Equi-Potential Grounding, and Buck Squeeze
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* Experience:

**  + Minimum 4 years of experience in line work.  + Proficiency in energized and de-energized line work.
* ** Skills &

Competencies:

**  + Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit layout, and utility infrastructure.  + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and line maps.  + Excellent communication and teamwork skills.  + Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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- ** Work Environment:
*** Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
* Frequent climbing of poles, use of aerial lifts, and work around high-voltage lines.
* Subject to callouts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Occasional travel for storm restoration or mutual aid.

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* Physical Requirements:

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* ** Strength and Lifting Requirements**  + Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to endure the daily activity involved on the job site.  + Frequently pull, push, and hold heavy tools, cables, and materials during climbing or installation tasks.* + Perform continuous physical labor for extended periods (8–12 hours per day).  + Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds unassisted.  

+ Occasionally lift items over 80 pounds with assistance.
* ** Climbing and Height Tolerance:**  + Climb wood, steel, or concrete poles using hooks or ladders, and work at heights
** up to 100 feet
** or more.  + Ascend and descend poles, towers, scaffolding, and utility trucks regularly throughout the workday.  + Must…