Journeyman Lineman

About This Role

Install, maintain, and repair transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment as a Journeyman Lineman. This role involves working with overhead and underground systems, utilizing specialized equipment, and potentially training and directing apprentice linemen.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground
• Utilize line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment for maintenance of lines and services
• Perform pole climbing, hot sticking, and work out of truck mounted bucket lifts
• Construct, repair or maintain line equipment or string, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits
• Operate switches, cutouts and use grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment
• Train and direct the work of a trainee/apprentice in the trade

Requirements

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program
• Experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Lineman certification, and/or testing through UWUA 127
• Formal hot stick training and experience
• Meet examining board review of skills and experience
• Pass UWUA 127 testing in the third month of employment

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education
• Experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Lineman certification, and/or testing through UWUA 127; 2+ years experience as a Journeymen Lineman preferred

Nice to Have

• 2+ years experience as a Journeymen Lineman

Benefits

Certifications