Distribution Lineman: Climb, Build & Protect the Grid

SCE; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison is seeking a Distribution Journeyman Lineman in California. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution and communication systems, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will install, splice, test, and commission equipment, work with energized lines, and mentor apprentices while adhering to standards and procedures. The position requires climbing poles and operating specialized equipment in various climates.

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Lineman with a Journeyman Lineman card.
• Weighs less than 285 pounds due to safety equipment restrictions.
• Valid Class A driver’s license.
• Experience with utility poles, including climbing.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground distribution and communication systems.
• Installs and removes poles, cross arms, transformers, switches and other equipment.
• Splices, bonds, terminates, and tests conductors and cables.
• Connects, tests, adjusts, and maintains electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Uses safety procedures and tools to work on energized lines or equipment.
• Operates test equipment and construction vehicles, and collaborates with apprentices.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

Pole climbing experience

Class A license

Tools

Fall Restraint Equipment training

Electrical utility construction equipment operation

Job description

Southern California Edison is seeking a Distribution Journeyman Lineman in California. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution and communication systems, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will install, splice, test, and commission equipment, work with energized lines, and mentor apprentices while adhering to standards and procedures. The position requires climbing poles and operating specialized equipment in various climates.