Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to safely construct and maintain electric system to customers in all weather and time conditions and to maintain safe working practices. This is accomplished by maintaining new and existing primary and secondary lines; providing customers with reliable distributed power; and restoring power in a timely manner. Completes all duties required in the maintenance and construction of both overhead and underground distribution, transmission and substation areas to include operating various equipment and vehicles such as digger trucks, crane trucks, forklifts, backhoes, ditch witches, underground wire pullers, bucket trucks, trailer and rope machines and any other equipment required in the electric distribution or transmission field;  cutting and trimming trees; installing, connecting and disconnecting electric meters; building meter loops; troubleshooting problems; setting poles; and working in substations.  The Journeyman Lineman is to be involved in daily tailboard discussions and may lead the discussion or act as Line Foreman in the absence of the Foreman, ensure safety of the construction crew and mentor subordinate staff with continuing education. Regularly takes after hours on call duties as scheduled. Additional other duties may be assigned, based on organizational need.

Essential Functions

The Journeyman Lineman will frame both wooden and steel poles, install overhead and underground transformers, install cut-out combination switches and fuses, connect service to the transformer and provide necessary voltage.  Other duties include installation, tying off and energizing of primary voltage conductor (overhead and underground) as well as installation of secondary voltage conductor (overhead and underground),  to include the customer connection and installation of meters, troubleshooting customer and system problems,, energizing and verifying voltage.  Journeyman Lineman must have strong communication and excellent safety skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of electric distribution system principles and design
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite.
• Minimum of 5 years electric distribution construction experience
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain composure and commitment to work during periods of heavy workload and willing to work extra hours whenever needed
• Ability to work alone, work within limitations, and maintain safety conditions
• Completed training classes to include basics of electricity and CPR/First Aid certification
• Mastery of items listed in Appendix A
• Valid Texas Class A CDL driver’s license (or obtained within 90 days of employment) with acceptable driving record

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick time)
• Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid health insurance (employee)
• 100% Employer paid long-term and short-term disability
• 100% Employer paid life and AD&D insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Supplemental Insurances

If interested, please forward resume to:  HRDept@felps.us.