Distribution Journeyman Lineman - Whittier

Southern California Edison (SCE); Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 102,149 - 105,537; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading energy provider in California seeks a Distribution Journeyman Lineman to install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution systems. The ideal candidate must hold a Journeyman Lineman certificate, have experience with utility poles, and ensure safety in all tasks. This role emphasizes teamwork while working on-site and requires a valid Class A driver's license. Exceptional collaboration and a dedication to safety are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Lineman and possess a Journeyman Lineman card.
• Weigh less than 285 pounds due to safety equipment restrictions.
• Valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.
• Experience working with utility poles including climbing.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs distribution systems.
• Operates construction vehicles and powered equipment.
• Uses safety equipment and precautionary procedures.

Skills

Experience with overhead and underground distribution systems

Knowledge of electricity fundamentals

Ability to work safely at heights

Experience with utility poles

Collaboration skills

Education

Certified Journeyman Lineman

Valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license

Tools

Electric test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Distribution Journeyman Lineman - Whittier

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Southern California Edison (SCE) provided pay range

This range is provided by Southern California Edison (SCE). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$74.15/yr - $76.61/yr

Shape your future and create a better tomorrow. At Southern California Edison, we’re modernizing the electric grid to support California’s transition to a cleaner and sustainable future. We have a bold mission to create a cleaner, healthier, more prosperous California. Achieving that dream takes a diverse team of skilled trade and craft specialists. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. That’s why we need Distribution Journeyman Lineman who have a pioneering spirit. SCE is a place where you can grow personally and professionally while enriching the quality of life for almost every resident and business in Southern California. We’re industry leaders and professionals passionate about high performance for our customers and each other.

A day in the life – Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Installs, removes, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground distribution and communication systems.
• Installs and removes equipment such as poles, cross arms, towers, enclosures, ducts and piping, and electrical or other apparatus such as transformers, switches, capacitors, pot heads, protective devices, cooling or insulating equipment, emergency gear, automatic reclosers.
• Installs, removes, splices, bonds, terminates, and tests conductor and cable, except paper insulated lead cable.
• Connects, tests, adjusts, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Uses precautionary procedures, necessary tools, and safety equipment to work on or near energized lines or equipment.
• Operates test equipment such as amp, volt or ohm meters, phasing and cable test sets, fault finders, and cable locators.
• Operates construction vehicles (up to 1,200 lbs.) in addition to vehicle auxiliaries and other powered equipment.
• Works with others, collaborating, instructing, and directing apprentices and helpers.
• Maintains a safety "own it" mindset where you choose to be safe for what and who you value.

Minimum Qualification

• Certified Journeyman Lineman and possess a Journeyman Lineman card.
• Weigh less than 285 pounds, due to the weight restrictions of safety equipment used by our linemen.
• Valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.
• Experience working with utility poles (including ascending and descending climbing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Distribution or Transmission Journeyman Lineman.
• Skills in electrical utility construction methods and standards, overhead and underground materials, use of hand or power tools, and operation of construction equipment.
• Experience using Fall Restraint Equipment (FRE) that includes an ANSI or OSHA‑approved climbing belt with a secondary safety.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity, electrical circuitry, and operation of electrical equipment.
• Applied mechanical principles to rigging and the operation of tools and equipment, test instruments and procedures, accident prevention rules, and safe work practices.
• Dedication to working safely and skillfully.
• Excellent at following instructions given in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Appreciation for adventurous work environments where you can climb poles and structures high off the ground or in tight low spaces.
• Experience with State General Orders 95 and 128.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others. Enjoy rolling up sleeves to perform various types of line work in numerous climates.
• CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or field location. Work mode details will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode may change based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page for meaningful information about benefits, perks, resources, testing, hiring process, and more.
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
• Relocation may apply to this position.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Testing

• This position requires testing; applicants identified to continue in the selection process will be invited to test via email. Refer to our Information Guides for tests such as the Lineman Physical Performance (Test 4016). Candidates who have previously passed may not need to retest.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger: we’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an industry and maybe the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and beyond.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343‑0727.

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