Journeyman Lineman

I. POSITION SUMMARY

• The Journey Lineman position is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.

II. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and foster the spirit of cooperation in the workplace by utilizing the Code of Conduct as a guideline.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that reflects favorably on Lane Electric and fosters a harmonious and helpful relationship between staff, our members, vendors, and the general public.
• Approach all situations with the attributes of honesty, integrity, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain and promote a positive work environment by creating an environment of creativity, collaboration, safety, and pride in your work.
• Maintain a helpful attitude in which you see yourself as a part of the whole team ready to add your strengths to any area you might be needed.
• Always look for ways in which you can help Lane Electric employees and members.
• Speak and write clearly with the desired effect of positive outcomes in any situation.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality, and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Treat all people with respect in actions and speech, supporting affirmative action and respecting diversity.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgement, including an understanding of who should be involved in decision making.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time effectively.
• Maintains a neat, organized work area that allows for easy access to information when absent.
• View Lane Electric as a unit of interdependent functions and assist when needed for the good of the whole.
• Respectfully take direction and feedback from supervisor and/or co-workers.

III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all of the Cooperative’s safety rules and uses safe working practices and methods.
• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission system, including stringing wires, setting poles and anchors, pull slack out of primary and secondary wires and hanging transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, and insulators, installing pad mount gear and pulling and terminating underground conductors, and related tasks of new construction on energized and de-energized lines.
• Strings, splices, transfers and sags wire in energized or de-energized circuits and connects wires and transformers as specified or directed. Shortens or lengthens lines by adding or removing wire, using a variety of types of splices, connectors, sleeves or clamps. Regularly works above ground on poles using climbers and safety belt or operating man lift equipment, boom truck or other specialized equipment. Uses a variety of underground locating and fault-finding equipment.
• Routes or re-routes power lines over, under or around existing lines and structures, regularly working above, on, or in close proximity to energized lines. Selects and uses a variety of “hot line” tools and makes use of rubber gloves, line hoses, mechanical jumpers, fiber guards, blankets and other protective devices as specified. Works on all voltages as required throughout the system.
• Installs and removes transformers, including primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters, cut-outs, disconnecting switches, circuit breakers and other overhead line and underground devices, rigging block and tackle where necessary or working with ground crew and winch to raise or lower equipment. May install street and area lights, working with primary and secondary voltages. May change transformer locations on maps.
• Performs line switching or sectionalizing as directed. Performs emergency repairs, phases and connects circuits under load; performs load checks and balances feeders as required.
• Installs, removes, transfers, maintains and/or repairs cross arms, pins, insulators, guys, transformer and switch racks and other overhead pole and underground equipment using a variety of hand tools, equipment and power tools.
• Inspects lines, poles and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports deficiencies.
• Assists in carrying poles, digging holes, piking and guying poles and other such operations involved in the setting or replacing of poles.
• Assists in on-the-job training of Apprentice Linemen and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Ensures Cooperative tools, equipment, and material are properly maintained and stored securely.
• Is responsible for the proper care, use, handling, protection and accountability of any and all materials issued to him/her for specified jobs, and for the accuracy of all reports as to the use of such materials.
• Must be willing and able to respond to outages any hour of the day and night, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Occasionally is required to perform the functions of an on-call person or standby duty for power restoration and associated problems work after hours, and on holidays and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

IV. SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: Requires High School diploma or GED equivalency plus successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program for Journeyman linemen including examination by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 659.

Experience:

A. Basic Requirements

• Must possess a valid Oregon CDL Class A driver’s license
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code

B. Utility Requirements

• Attend training to stay current on the use of equipment used in line construction and maintenance
• Attend training to stay current on the use of technology used on transmission and distribution lines as well as record keeping

V. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Problem solving, mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, critical thinking, judgment, decision making, active listening, communication, time management.

Note: This description is intended to represent the key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not restrict the work that may be assigned. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

Resume Submission: Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Email resume and cover letter to hr@laneelectric.com. Lane Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.