Journeyman Lineman

Job Statement

To perform efficient construction, operations, and maintenance work on either energized or de-energized lines and substation equipment while adhering to safety policies.

Essential Functions

• Efficient Construction Work.
  1. Construct overhead and underground power line in accordance with the NESC and RUS guidelines and Association safety policies.
  2. Operate Association equipment in a safe and efficient manner to construct overhead and underground lines.
  3. Learn to operate substation equipment and interpret data from it.
  4. Learn to install overhead and underground equipment on lines
  5. Learn to read and interpret staking sheets.
  6. Learn to connect all transformer configurations.
  7. Attend and participate in all Association safety meetings.

• Perform Quality Maintenance Work.
  1. Inspect facilities for loose hardware, damage and violation of modern construction standards and correct deficiencies.
  2. Utilize tools to provide the best results when work is completed.
  3. When possible, observe Association facilities during daily travel to find broken or loose hardware.
  4. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
  5. Perform switching procedures as necessary to facilitate operations.
  6. Maintain minimum material inventory on service vehicles.
  7. Must be proficient in operation of a personal computer to utilize digital mapping software.

• Maintain member relations.
  1. Work with members to address concerns when construction affects the member.
  2. Reviews outages to determine cause if outage is Association problem, promptly respond to determine cause of outage.
  3. Learn troubleshooting procedures to determine cause of outages and corrective action to restore service.
  4. Disconnect service or reconnect service as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.