First Class Lineman

Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy cooperative in Ohio is seeking a First Class Lineman for its Utica Service Center. This full-time role involves the erection and repair of distribution and transmission lines, ensuring safety and compliance with all operational guidelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as an Apprentice Lineman and hold a valid Ohio CDL. Join a team committed to providing high-quality energy services while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years as an Apprentice Lineman or completion of an approved Lineman Training Program.
• Proficiency in pole top and bucket rescue techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install, retire, and maintain overhead and underground lines.
• Locate and repair faults on underground cables.
• Participate in on-call duties, respond to outages and emergencies.

Skills

Safety Equipment Familiarity

Hazard Recognition

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year College Degree

Job description

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas, and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to providing our members with safe, high-quality energy services at reasonable prices. We value our employees and strive to offer fair, honest, and equal treatment, along with opportunities for training, education, and advancement in a safe and secure environment.

At The Energy Cooperative, we pride ourselves on offering competitive benefits and supporting our employees in achieving their best.

Our employee benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are currently seeking a First Class Lineman at our Utica, OH Service Center. This full-time, non-exempt, highly technical role involves erection and repair of distribution and transmission lines of various classes and voltages, including work on substations, energized lines, structures, and equipment involved in the electrical distribution and transmission network.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support and embody the Cooperative’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all professional conduct and decisions.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and maintain punctuality.
• Enforce safety and security procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Install, retire, and maintain overhead and underground lines, both energized and de-energized, and operate related equipment.
• Locate and repair faults on underground cables.
• Inspect and maintain overhead and underground lines.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to maintain inventory and facility upkeep.
• Install and maintain street lighting and related equipment.
• Complete inspections and scheduled exchanges of safety gear.
• Participate in on-call duties, respond to outages and emergencies promptly, including after-hours and holiday work.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma; a two-year college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of four years as an Apprentice Lineman or completion of an approved Lineman Training Program.
• Proficiency in pole top and bucket rescue techniques.
• Valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean record.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate safety rules, procedures, and manuals.
• Strong hazard recognition skills and familiarity with safety equipment.
• Physical ability to climb poles, work at heights, lift heavy objects, and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Pre-employment physical and drug testing required, with possible random testing during employment.