Provides prompt, efficient, reliable, and courteous service in the construction and
maintenance of rural electric distribution and transmission lines
Performs maintenance to substation facilities as required
Performs work on energized lines as necessary within normal safety guidelines
Installs and moves, or removes transformers, secondaries, service drops, oil circuit
breakers, poles, conductors, or any other line equipment assigned

Requirements
Upon hire, reside in the district in which they are normally assigned to work, and must
fulfill residence requirements as defined in Sec.8.1(1) of the current working agreement
between CVEA and the IBEW
A valid, or the ability to obtain, an Alaska Driver’s license
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Must possess an Alaska Certificate of Fitness for power lineman, or obtain within 90
days of reporting for duty
Must possess or obtain a Class A CDL and a safe driving record
Must be able to perform First Aid/CPR & pole top rescue
Physical examination, including required drug and alcohol screening, which releases the
successful applicant to perform the essential functions of the Journeyman Lineman

About Copper Valley Electric Company

CVEA is a standalone electric utility that serves the Copper River Basin and Valdez areas of Alaska.

Connections working at Copper Valley Electric Company