Appalachian Electric Cooperative

Journeyman Lineman

LocationNew Market, TN
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


Job Description


JOB TITLE: Journeyman Lineman


DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Operations


REPORTS TO: Line Foreman


FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt


UNION STATUS: Union


DATE APPROVED: May 31, 2023


SUMMARY

The journeyman lineman participates in the operation, maintenance, and construction of electrical power distribution and transmission line facilities of the Cooperative and in compliance with the standard practices of the Rural Utilities Services (RUS), the

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and AEC.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works around and on energized and de-energized equipment and lines with voltages up to 161kV

Assembles repairs, disassembles, erects, or moves line structures including installing and removing cross arms, guys, pins, insulators, and other line hardware
Sets, resets, and stubs poles; frames poles and prepares structures including string, sag, repair, remove, and tie in conductor
Installs, repairs, and removes members’ services, meters, and other service equipment, streetlights and security light systems; makes necessary connections, taps, and splices; and installs guys and jumpers in accordance with prescribed procedures
Performs work on the underground primary and secondary system, including but not limited to, pulling cable, making cable splices, installing and connecting underground pad mounted transformers, and making underground distribution terminations
Installs, makes field repairs, removes and operates line protective and control equipment including reclosers, sectionalizers, oil circuit breakers, oil switches, regulators, capacitors, fuses, lightning arresters, and grounds
Installs, makes field repairs, and removes transformers including metering transformers; assists with the installation of primary meters; builds and repairs mountings, platforms, and racks making connections and performing other duties relative to transformer and meter maintenance and installation
Utilizes Cooperative line construction equipment, including material handling bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, telehandler, and line pulling/tensioning machinery
Reads and interprets meter data as needed for service
Tests lines and line equipment using prescribed methods and equipment
Trims trees, brush and weeds; removes damaged line material and debris to clear lines and perform repairs
Assists in substation work as needed during normal and emergency conditions
Procures, loads, unloads, and handles material, equipment, tools, equipment and supplies.
Cleans and maintains equipment as directed
Cleans work area during and upon completion of work and properly disposes of debris
Assists in the training of apprentices and other associated classifications.
Performs all duties in accordance with established safety practices
Supplies own hand tools to perform the essential duties and job responsibilities as required by the Cooperative and union contract
Performs standby duties as required
Works overtime as required including reporting during emergency or outage conditions
Reports and takes necessary measures to correct system deficiencies
Performs other miscellaneous, related, and incidental duties as required


JOB QUALIFICATIONS


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.
Proof of completion of an approved apprenticeship lineman program
Minimum 1 year recent experience as a journeyman lineman with an electrical utility or utility contractor.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B), or possess the ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.
Must maintain an insurable driving record


SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Regular on time attendance is required
Learn and utilize various computer software programs, including but not limited to timekeeping systems and mapping systems
Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively and clearly to Cooperative members and employees
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position requires working outside in varying weather conditions
The work required in this position poses a potential risk of electrical shock
Must be able to walk over uneven, steep and difficult terrain for distances of over one mile on a regular, recurring basis
Must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet including working in bucket trucks or other aerial devices and climbing wood poles and steel structures
May require working in trenches
Regularly exposed to equipment and devices with moving parts
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, climb, balance, sit, bend, stoop, kneel
use hands to finger, handle or feel
reach further than arm’s length, work below waist level, work above
shoulder level
operate power tools, machinery and motorized vehicles and equipment

lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 75 lbs
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally: o Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull over 75 lbs with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
The position requires specific safety equipment and Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) which must be used properly at all times


Other

Full time residence must be within 45 minutes of the Cooperative main office within 90 days of hire.


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance


Work Location: In person

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