Electric Distribution Lineworker

Upper Peninsula Power Company; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 77,145 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5%

Short and long-term disability

Medical emergency transport

Basic life

AD&D

Employee assistance

Generous paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Upper Peninsula Power Company is hiring an Electric Distribution Lineworker in Munising, Michigan. The role involves building, operating, maintaining and dismantling distribution and transmission lines across voltage levels, under supervision, with opportunities to learn and grow.

You will join a team focused on safety, reliability and service to customers. The job requires completing a 4-year lineworker/apprentice program or Journeyman status, CDL-A with air brakes within 4 months, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed a 4-year accredited or certified lineworker/apprentice program.
• Journeyman status or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of electric distribution, safety rules and codes.
• Class A CDL with air brake endorsements within 4 months of hire.
• Operate heavy equipment (tracked vehicles, trenchers, backhoes).
• Willingness to travel and be on-call; overtime as needed.
• Must reside within 30 road miles of the assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, maintain, and dismantle distribution and transmission lines across all voltage levels.
• Follow safety rules, procedures and standards for electric distribution work.
• Travel to job sites and be available for after-hours callouts.
• Collaborate with team to meet performance goals and deadlines.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

4-year accredited lineworker/apprentice program

Journeyman lineworker/electrician status

Job description

UPPCO is hiring an Electric Distribution Lineworker in Munising, Michigan. In this position, you will work in a variety of hands-on tasks involving the construction, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of distribution and transmission lines across all voltage levels. Under the guidance of our experienced Operations Supervisor, you’ll tackle challenges and take on additional exciting responsibilities that come your way. If you’re ready to be part of an energetic environment with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

What We Offer

• $56.72 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
• Additional insurances at no cost to you: short and long-term disability, medical emergency transport, basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and employee assistance.
• Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays.

What We Are Looking For

• Must have completed a 4-year accredited or certified lineworker/electrician apprentice program and/or attained Journeyman lineworker/electrician status.
• Possess thorough knowledge of all phases of electric distribution and transmission work procedures and safety rules, electric distribution standards, applicable state electric codes and statutes, and underground facilities and their purpose.
• Class A CDL, or ability to obtain/maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements within 4 months of hire.
• Operate heavy equipment such as tracked vehicles, trenchers and backhoes.
• Must be reasonably available and responsive to after-hours and emergency callouts; ability to be on-call, carry a pager on a rotating basis, and/or work long hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work outside with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Position involves heavy, physical work with frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in high areas above ground level and with high voltage equipment.
• Ability to trim trees, install meter equipment, perform streetlight work, locate underground facilities, and investigate load, voltage, and other customer complaint problems.
• Participate in safety meetings and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Excellent time management, organization and communication skills.
• A positive, motivated attitude that works well with others and with little direct supervision.
• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Must reside within 30 road miles of the assigned work location.

UPPCO is a regulated electric utility delivering safe, reliable energy to about 54,000 customers in 10 counties of Michigan's pristine Upper Peninsula. Our assets include 7 hydroelectric renewable energy generation facilities that also offer public recreational opportunities on land and water, 2 combustion turbines providing a total generation capacity of approximately 80 megawatts, 3,300 miles of electric distribution lines, and 58 distribution substations. Learn more at uppco.com.