Distribution Lineman

Og&e; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Og&e is hiring a Distribution Lineman or Distribution Lineman Apprentice to join our team in Oklahoma City. You will install, operate, repair and maintain overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems to provide reliable electric service to customers.

Responsibilities include pole work, substations, testing, and adhering to operating procedures. Candidates should meet the listed education paths and possess relevant experience or apprenticeship completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years progressive Lineman experience and completion of OGE Apprentice Program; or
• High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of equivalent Journey Lineman experience
• Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline (e.g., Electronics/Engineering Technology/Power Plant Operations/High Voltage)
• Diploma in Electrical Power Technology, High Voltage, or related Power Line Technology
• High School Diploma/GED with prior military utility line experience or general utility line experience

Responsibilities

• Climb poles, set poles, string wire and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform substation and operating duties including feeder control devices and switching.
• Operate test equipment and instrumentation with high efficiency.
• Construct and maintain overhead and underground distribution or transmission systems per SOPs.
• Investigate and document events of cut or damaged cable and other facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline

Certificate of completion/diploma in Electrical Power Technology or related Power Line Technology

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Job Title: Distribution Lineman or Distribution Lineman Apprentice

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring for either a Distribution Lineman or Distribution Lineman Apprentice based on candidates' qualifications.

Performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and/or underground distribution systems, transmission facilities, and street light systems to provide continuous and dependable electric service to customers.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Performs varied tasks and projects directly related to craft trade. Gathers and analyzes relevant information to develop and implement the best course of action to ensure job is successfully completed in a safe manner. Often works under minimal or no supervision. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher level. Resolves problems through mastery of craft, trade knowledge and principles. Follows established Operating Procedures, Operating Practices and Approved Work Methods to accomplish requirements of job. Possesses career level knowledge to successfully perform job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Climb poles, set poles and string wire, utilizes and operates equipment (e.g., aerial bucket trucks, and other construction equipment), materials, and manpower in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Perform substation and operating duties as operating feeder control devices and transmission/distribution switching.
• Operates a variety of electronic and other test equipment with a high degree of efficiency.
• Constructs and maintains overhead and underground distribution or transmission systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Investigates and documents events of cut or damaged cable and other company facilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Distribution Lineman Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years progressive Lineman experience and completion of OGE Apprentice Program; Or
• High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of equivalent Journey Lineman experience (i.e. Electric Utility certified Journeyman Lineman).
• Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline (i.e. Electronics/Engineering Technology/Power Plant Operations/High Voltage/etc); Or
• High School Diploma/GED and a certificate of completion/diploma in Electrical Power Technology, High Voltage, or related Power Line Technology; Or
• High School Diploma/GED and prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 combined with utility line experience; Or
• High School Diploma/GED and utility line experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• For additional information about physical demands, go to oge.com/physical demands
• Occasionally Repetitive Motions
• Occasionally Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Occasionally Grasping
• Frequently Reaching
• Occasionally Crouching
• Occasionally Crawling
• Maintains or obtain all required certifications (e.g., Class A Switching, Confined Space).
• Successfully complete Lineman and Switching Schools under the Apprentice Program.
• Required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs.
• Exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
• Required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet.
• Required to work with voltages up to 34.5 kV.
• Frequently Stooping
• Occasionally Kneeling
• Frequently Climbing
• Frequently Pushing up to 115 pounds
• Frequently Pulling up to 83 pounds
• Frequently Lifting up to 50 pounds