Powerline Journeyman Lineman

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 70,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment.

At The Energy Cooperative, we take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best.

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We are currently looking to fill the position of First Class Lineman based at our Utica, OH Service Center. This is a full-time, non-exempt, highly technical position responsible for performing diversified work of erection and repair of distribution and transmission lines of varying classes and voltages, including substations, energized lines, and on structures and equipment involved in the distribution and transmission of electricity.

Nature and Scope of Position (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:* High school diploma. Two-year college degree or equivalent experience is preferred. A minimum of four years as an Apprentice Lineman required or successful completion of an approved Lineman Training Program which includes field training, working knowledge of safety standards and operating procedures, and practical theory in all phases of power line installation and maintenance. Must be proficient and maintain the capability to perform pole top and bucket rescue techniques. Possess operable computer skills and a willingness to learn new skills as to utilize various software programs, applications and technology devices for work related functions. Certificates, Licenses and/or Training:*Must possess and maintain a valid state of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and good driving record. Must maintain a current first-aid and CPR training card. Ability to attend meetings and/or training seminars when requested. Language Skills:*Ability to read, interpret, learn and communicate documents such as safety rules, switching orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Other Skills and Abilities:* Must possess excellent hazard recognition skills concerning energized and de-energized line construction and maintenance, falls, falling objects and traffic. Must be familiar with the use of protective fire-resistant clothing and other safety and personnel protection equipment. Adaptability to accept responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity. Adaptability to performing under stress, when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations; or in situations in which working speed or sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Work Location: In person