Distribution Lineman: Overhead & Underground Power Expert

OGE Energy Corp.; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 53,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

OGE Energy Corp. in Oklahoma seeks a Distribution Lineman or Apprentice to install, operate, repair, and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems, ensuring reliable electric service.

Responsibilities include climbing poles, operating equipment, substation duties, and documenting events. Qualifications require HS diploma with lineman experience or apprentice program completion, plus related technical credentials and safety training.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pole climbing

Electrical principles

PPE usage

Team communication

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma/GED + 5 years Lineman exp + Apprentice Program

Associate's Degree in Technical discipline (Lineman Apprentice track)

HS Diploma/GED + Journeyman Lineman cert

Job description

OGE Energy Corp. in Oklahoma seeks a Distribution Lineman or Apprentice to install, operate, repair, and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems, ensuring reliable electric service.

Responsibilities include climbing poles, operating equipment, substation duties, and documenting events. Qualifications require HS diploma with lineman experience or apprentice program completion, plus related technical credentials and safety training.