Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Lineman to work in Beatty, Nevada. The Journeyman Lineman completes the construction, conversion, relocation, and maintenance of the electrical lines throughout the area served by the cooperative. This position is under the direct supervision of the Area Foreman.

Education/Experience: High school diploma, and qualified by successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and by written exam as a journey lineman required.  Must be able to show leadership abilities and be knowledgeable on a variety of tasks required for this position.

Knowledge: Must have knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and services used by electric utilities, and be aware that State and Federal laws relating to construction. Must have some knowledge of the description of units, specifications, and drawings for line construction of transmission and distribution voltages; and some knowledge of operating and construction procedures and practices of electric transmission and distribution organizations. Job is structured by detailed task schedules with explicit instructions for each task. Methods and procedures are well-established, and the employee does not deviate from these without prior approval. The employee is expected to work with very close supervision during the initial stages of training and moves to work more independently with experience. Work is reviewed while it is in progress, with the supervisor guiding the pace and ensuring that instructions are followed. Must have the ability to deal with co-workers and customers in a courteous and professional manner, and have an aptitude for a demonstrated interest in the profession.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several tangible variables in standardized situations. Must be flexible, organized, decisive, and able to take the initiative to carry out problem-solving in standardized situations. Must have the ability to possess a Medic First Aid Card (CPR inclusive). Must obtain and maintain a current commercial driver’s license (CDL) per Nevada State Department of Transportation Regulations. Must have Certification for Fork Lift Operator. Must obtain and maintain an OSHA 30 Construction certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain federal security that satisfies the access requirements of VEA’s federally contracted installations.

About Valley Electric Association, Inc.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO). VEA is the parent company of a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), Valley Communication Association (VCA), Valley Electric Services Company (VESC), and Valley Electric Energy Services (VEES). VCA (Valley Communications Association), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Pahrump, NV, will offer commercial and residential optical fiber broadband service, with speeds up to 1 gigabit, to VEA members throughout Nevada. SolPower is Valley’s full-service solar company specializing in the design, installation, finance, maintenance, and warranty of solar electric systems. Our systems are built to utility standards for our members. VEA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply for this position online at www.vea.coop/careers

Connections working at Valley Electric Association, Inc.