Journeyman Lineman

Position: Journeyman Lineman

FLSA Designation: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Journeyman Linemen perform all construction and maintenance on all overhead and underground

systems and equipment. They possess a thorough understanding of all construction specifications and

safety rules and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

pole trailers, wire pullers, winches, wire tensioners, backyard machines, hydraulic pole jacks,

trenchers, chain saws, and power tools.

infrastructure.

reclosers, voltage regulators, and capacitors.

techniques for equipment and outages.

weekends, and holidays.

deliverance of tailboards, performing pole top and bucket rescues, strong and thorough

understanding of TCEC safety rules and procedures, etc.

Position Requirements

infrastructure.

transformers.

voltage regulators, and capacitors.

certification, CPR and AED training, and Smith Driving training.

demonstrations).

Preferred Abilities and Skills

The following have been ranked the most critical skills associated with this position:

member-owner relations. Communicating complex instructions clearly and precisely, especially

during outage restorations, switching, and troubleshooting, and answering questions related to

such instructions. Solving conflicts among team members. Maintaining accurate records.

Networking within Tri-County.

lower class apprentices. Contributing to and helping to form team goals and working well with

others. Working beyond routine assignments while demonstrating credibility and competence.

Holding self and others to highest ethical standards. Understanding company priorities related

to work and organizing work as necessary to contribute to those goals.

the workflow. Applying technical knowledge and skills to resolve complex problems associated

with essential job functions. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Applying decision-making

skills and good judgement to make decisions within established policies and procedures. Using

tools and test equipment to perform advanced troubleshooting. Calculating transformer full load current (amps) and fault current (amps). Calculating multipliers for primary metering.

equipment including but not limited to mini-excavators, forklifts, tractors, pole trailers, wire

pullers, winches, wire tensioners, backyard machines, hydraulic pole jacks, trenchers, chain saws, and power tools. Climbing poles to perform essential job functions. Operating and maintaining tools used in line construction, maintenance, and power restoration.

map and fill out forms. Using an iPad or computer to watch training videos, check email, and

complete timesheets, etc.

Relationships

Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

to 80 pounds or less

but not limited to mini-excavators, forklifts, tractors, pole trailers, wire pullers, winches, wire

tensioners, backyard machines, hydraulic pole jacks, trenchers, chain saws, and power tools.

o Work Conditions: Nights, weekends, holidays, 24-7-365, inclement weather (storms, snow,

extreme heat and/or cold), traveling for schools/training.