Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is seeking dedicated Apprentice and Journeyman Linemen to join their team in Carthage, TN. This full-time position involves assisting in electrical distribution systems' construction and maintenance while ensuring safety standards. Candidates need a high school diploma and willingness to learn and grow within the cooperative. Apply now to be part of a team that powers the community.

Benefits

401(k) and matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Room for growth in the company

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL.
• Enrollment in or completion of an approved apprenticeship program preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Operate and maintain tools safely.
• Respond to outages and emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Ability to climb poles

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman

Carthage, TN

Full-Time—Days

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is an electric power distribution cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. UCEMC distributes electric power through more than 4,775 miles of lines to more than 53,000 members located primarily in Jackson, Overton, Putnam, Smith Counties and northern DeKalb County as well as in the fringe counties of Clay, Fentress, Macon, Pickett, White and Wilson. Learn more about us atwww.ucemc.com.

Join our team as an Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman at UCEMC!

Are you ready to power up your career? Are you motivated and safety-conscious? If so, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! UCEMC is looking for an Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman to join our team in Carthage, TN.

Job Summary:

• Assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Work under the supervision of experienced linemen, following all safety protocols to ensure reliable electric service to our members.
• Assist with or perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution lines and equipment.

• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and effectively.
• Climb poles and work at heights or in confined spaces as needed.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Respond to outages, emergencies, and after-hours calls as required.
• Read and interpret work orders, maps, and schematics.
• Maintain a commitment to cooperative principles and member service.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions.
• Enrollment in or completion of an approved apprenticeship program preferred.
• Willingness to learn and progress through the lineman training program.
• Ability to climb poles and work at heights.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Room for Growth

Location: Carthage, TN

All Applicants should note that this position includes a residency requirement. The standard maximum distance employees hired shall be no more than twenty (20) miles of the service area perimeter of the Carthage Office to which assigned.

Apply Today!

If you are dedicated, forward-thinking, service minded, and want to be a part of a team that powers our community, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today at https://ucemc.bamboohr.com/careers/27

Applications will be accepted through June 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM CST. For more details, contact UCEMC's Human Resources Department at 1-800-261-2940, opt 3, opt 5, ext.123.

A Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

UCEMC is an EEO employer and an affirmative action employer. UCEMC is committed to guaranteeing to its employees and all applicants for employment equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status, except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Power Up Your Career with UCEMC – Local People Local Power

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Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
Carthage, Tennessee

Position Title: First Year Apprentice Lineman
Department: District
Date Approved: August 18, 2008
Reports to: Line Foreman and/or Working Line Foreman
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
I. Principal Objectives of the Position
The First Year Apprentice Lineman is responsible for learning to perform line construction, maintenance and service of distribution lines, substations and associated equipment.
II. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
A. Continues to learn and become familiar with the methods of making up various assemblies such as:
1. Cross arms,
2. Down guys and overhead guys,
3. Primary and secondary dead-ends on the ground and on structures with voltages of less than 600 volts,
4. All other assemblies and materials associated with the construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s system.
B. Learns to read the nameplate on transformers to be able to determine the size and voltage ratings of transformers.
C. Operates line equipment when assigned, complying with all federal, state and Cooperative regulations and safe practices.
D. Continues to study the APPA safety manual and Cooperative safety manuals, and becomes familiar with the standards of construction and the safe methods of handling the various jobs.
E. Studies and becomes familiar with all Cooperative policies and procedures.
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F. Attends and participates in all safety meetings scheduled by the cooperative.
G. Performs other such duties as requested or required from time to time.
The First Year Apprentice Lineman will advance to the point of working on structures and performing line work on de-energized structures and working secondary voltages below 600 volts where not on structures, with energized primary and under the direct supervision of a journeyman lineman or supervisor.
III. Skills and Abilities
A. Must possess the skills and abilities required of a Groundman and must be continuing to learn the principles and practices in line construction, service, and maintenance requirements in an electric distribution system.
B. Must be able to recognize and know by name all tools used by the line crew.
C. Must become proficient in climbing poles and working in different positions 360 degrees in either direction on poles.
D. Must become proficient in splicing wire on the ground and on structures with circuits less than 600 volts.
E. Must be able to develop an understanding of the supportive relationships required for individual growth and team spirit with co-workers assigned to the same line crew.
F. Must be able to conduct himself/herself in a courteous manner and be able to gain the respect of his/her co-workers.
G. Must possess (or obtain within six months of hire date) and maintain valid class “A” Tennessee commercial driver’s license.
H. Must be able to perform pole-top and bucket truck rescues.
I. Must be certified in basic first aid and CPR in accordance with Cooperative policies and procedures.
J. Must be able to safely drive and operate Cooperative vehicles and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
K. Must be able to function adequately in emergency situations.
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IV. Knowledge
A. Must have satisfactorily gained the knowledge required of Groundman and must be continuing to learn the principles and practices in line construction, service, and maintenance requirements in an electric distribution system.
B. Must continue to learn and become proficient in the operation, maintenance and repair of switching and sectionalizing equipment.
C. Must continue to learn and become proficient in the installation of transformers, wiring of transformer banks, regulators, capacitators and other complicated equipment.
D. Must continue to learn and become proficient in recognizing all hazards and working in a safe manner, observing all safety rules.
E. Must continue to learn and become proficient in RUS specifications, National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code.
F. Must continue to learn and become proficient in: nominal voltages, safe working practices, minimum approach distances, required personal protective equipment (PPE), personal protective grounding procedures and emergency procedures.
G. Within first six (6) months in the position, must complete Part I of TVPPA’s Lineman Apprenticeship Correspondence Training Program and applicable lab.
H. Must know the proper use, care, inspection and replacement procedures for rubber gloves, work gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, climbers, body belts, safety glasses, safety straps, fall protection and personal tools.
V. Physical Requirements (must be able to)
Extend neck to look above, down and side to side; reach overhead, forward and to the side; extend back; use both hands and fingers, grip and twist wrist; bend/stoop; squat/crouch; twist; sit and stand for long periods of time; exhibit visual acuity; walk long distances and on uneven terrain; maintain arm-hand steadiness; climb a pole; lift and carry weights of up to fifty pounds for extended distances; and push and pull weights up to one-hundred-fifty pounds.
VI. Working Conditions (must be able to)
Work eight hours a day, five days per week. Work the on-call rotation as required, including weekends, nights and holidays. Respond immediately to twenty-four hour call-out and work extra hours as required, including weekends,
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nights and holidays. Work outside in inclement weather, including temperature extremes. Work with daily exposure to hazards, including electrical, mechanical, traffic, insects, spiders, snakes, dogs and other animals. Drive throughout the cooperative’s service area and beyond, travel may include overnight and outside UCEMC service area.
VII. Internal Contacts
Maintains on-going communications with the Line Foreman and/or Working Foreman, as appropriate, line crew members, and other Cooperative personnel to ensure appropriate personnel are informed of relevant activities, events and issues.
VIII. External Contacts
Communicates with the following in a professional manner:
Cooperative members, and Members of the general public.
IX. Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Experience
Must have one (1) year experience as a Lineman Helper or Groundman working with a line crew in electric system line construction, service and maintenance activities, with periodic assignments that demonstrate pole climbing interest and abilities.
X. Important
This position guide is not intended to be all-inclusive; other duties may be required as assigned. UCEMC reserves the right to revise this position guide as needed. This position guide does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
Carthage, Tennessee
Position Guide

Position Title: Journeyman Lineman
Department: District
Date Approved: August 18, 2008
Reports to: Line Foreman and/or Working Line Foreman
Supervises: Line personnel, as assigned from time to time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
I. Principal Objectives of the Position:
The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for performing line construction, maintenance and service of distribution lines, substations and associated equipment and assisting in the training of line personnel progressing through the lineman apprenticeship training program.
II. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
The Journeyman Lineman will perform part-time supervisory functions involving:
A. Performs part-time supervisory functions to ensure that trouble crew line personnel assigned for assistance observes safety rules, and routes and executes service and work orders.
B. Performs part-time supervisory functions to provide direction and training of line crew personnel in the lineman apprenticeship training program or of personnel specifically assigned, for further development of skills and abilities.
C. Performs extremely complicated line construction and maintenance work on energized secondaries and on dead primary conductors structures and equipment in accordance with approved specifications.
D. Performs complicated work on energized primary conductors and equipment after proper instruction and training, under close supervision.
E. Carries out service and work order assignments.
F. Interprets staking sheets and prepares material tickets.
G. Prepares daily time sheets.
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H. Prepares field and inspection reports.
I. Observes safety rules at all times when assigned to a construction or maintenance work group.
J. Maintains courteous relationships with members while making connects, disconnects, installing services, collecting accounts, reading meters, etc., when assigned.
K. Performs scheduled tool inspections.
L. Performs "on-call" duty assignments, as a condition of employment, when scheduled and/or when required to maintain continuity of service after regular working hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays observed by the Cooperative.
M. Safely operates trucks and other construction equipment, as required.
N. Attends and participates in all safety meetings scheduled by the Cooperative as required.
O. Performs other such duties as requested or required from time to time.
III. Skills and Abilities
A. Must possess the skills and abilities required of Fourth Year Apprentice Linemen.
B. Must be able to develop and stimulate the use of training required for individual growth and development and building aggressive and agreeable team spirit among the employees assigned to work with him/her.
C. Must be able to conduct himself/herself in a courteous manner and be able to gain the respect of his/her co-workers.
D. Must be able to constructively participate with the Line Foreman and/or Working Line Foreman in developing work and safety programs.
E. Must be able to perform all tasks and duties involved with line construction, maintenance and service with or without supervision.
F. Must maintain ability to climb wood poles and other structures, as well as ability to work from aerial devices.
G. With limited supervision, must be able to install and remove all types of transformers.
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H. With limited supervision, must be able to check three-phase sequence and be able to phase out lines.
I. With limited supervision, must be able to install, replace and remove oil circuit breakers and sectionalizers.
J. With limited supervision, must be able to install, replace or remove capacitors or voltage regulators on energized lines.
K. With limited supervision, must be able to make repairs and maintain transformers, circuit breakers and sectionalizers, and adjust or maintain cutouts.
L. With limited supervision, must be able to move energized lines, including the crossing of other lines.
M. With limited supervision, must be able to seek out cause and repair trouble on low voltage or primary lines and substations.
N. Must be able to check polarity and connect all types of transformer banks using knowledge of electrical theory of transformers.
O. Must possess (or obtain within six months of hire date) and maintain valid Tennessee class “A” commercial driver’s license.
P. Must be constantly aware of all hazards and conduct work in a safe manner, observing all safety rules
Q. Must maintain ability to climb poles and work from aerial devices.
R. Must be able to perform pole top and bucket truck rescues.
S. Must be certified in basic first aid and CPR in accordance with Cooperative policies and procedures.
T. Must be able to safely drive and operate Cooperative vehicles and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
U. Must be able to function adequately in emergency situations.
IV. Physical Requirements (must be able to):
Extend neck to look above, down and side to side; reach overhead, forward and to the side; extend back; use both hands and fingers, grip and twist wrist; bend/stoop; squat/crouch; twist; sit and stand for long periods of time; exhibit visual acuity; walk long distances and on uneven terrain; maintain arm-hand
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steadiness; climb a pole; lift and carry weights of up to fifty pounds for extended distances; and push and pull weights up to one-hundred-fifty pounds.
V. Working Conditions (must be able to):
Work eight hours a day, five days per week. Work the on-call rotation as required, including weekends, nights and holidays. Respond immediately to twenty-four hour call-out and work extra hours as needed, including weekends, nights and holidays. Work outside in inclement weather, including temperature extremes. Work with daily exposure to hazards, including electrical, mechanical, traffic, insects, spiders, snakes, dogs and other animals. Drive throughout the cooperative’s service area and beyond, travel may include overnight and outside UCEMC service area.
VI. Knowledge
A. Must have satisfactorily gained the knowledge required of Fourth Year Apprentice Linemen.
B. Must possess strong working knowledge of principles and practices in line construction, service, operation and maintenance of an electric distribution system.
C. Must possess strong working knowledge of using and reading all types of indicating or measuring instruments used on electric distribution lines and related equipment.
D. Must possess thorough understanding of the operations, maintenance and repair of switching and sectionalizing equipment.
E. Must possess thorough understanding of the installation of transformers, wiring of transformer banks, regulators, capacitors, and other complicated equipment.
F. Must possess thorough understanding of RUS specifications, National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code.
G. Must possess strong working knowledge of the proper use, care inspection and replacement procedures for rubber gloves, work gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, climbers, body belts, safety glasses, safety straps, fall protection and personal tools.
VII. Internal Contacts
Maintains on-going communications with the District Manager, line crew members, and other Cooperative personnel to ensure appropriate personnel are informed of relevant activities, events and issues.
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VIII. External Contacts
Communicates with the following in a professional manner:
Cooperative members, and
Members of the general public.
IX. Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Must have completed TVPPA’S Apprentice Lineman Correspondence Training Program or equivalent training approved by management.
Experience
Must have a minimum of five (5) years progressive work experience in electric utility system line construction, operations and maintenance. A minimum of (1) year experience as a Groundman and a minimum of (4) years of progressive work experience in the Apprentice Lineman Classifications or other approved equivalent training program is required.
X. Important
This position guide is not intended to be all-inclusive; other duties may be required as assigned. UCEMC reserves the right to revise this position guide as needed. This position guide does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.