First Class Lineman – Mt. Jackson

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,124 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking a journeyman lineman to perform diversified fieldwork, including construction, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution facilities to provide reliable service. A high school diploma or GED and a recognized lineman training program are required.

You will work with supervisors and crews, respond to outages, complete field documentation, and participate in SVEC’s on-call program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman lineman certification via approved Lineman Training Program.
• SVEC-approved training completion.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s license, Class A.
• Forklift and flagman certification in Virginia.
• Rural electrification experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with members and team.
• Maintain professionalism and safety.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, maintain and remove structures and lines of all voltages.
• Troubleshoot problems as a first responder for member and power quality concerns.
• Communicate with members in the field while performing duties.
• Complete paperwork for SVEC information systems.
• Restore service during and after hours.
• Assist in training other team members.
• Manage SVEC equipment and tools.
• Assist on special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

CPR and First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman lineman training program

SVEC-approved training

Commercial Driver’s license Class A

Forklift certification

Flagman certification

Job description

To personally perform in a supervised/unsupervised setting and/or while directing employees as assigned, diversified work of constructing and repairing electric distribution facilities of all classes and voltage, including energized lines and structures and equipment involved in the distribution of electricity to provide the most economical and reliable service to members while complying with SVEC policies and procedures.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Directs: May informally direct 1 or 2 employees as assigned

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified work including, but not limited to, the construction, installation, maintenance and removal of structures, equipment, underground or overhead, energized and de-energized electric lines, of all classes and voltages.
• Work with the Work Management & Design Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Lead Linemen, Utility Men, Linemen, System Operators, AMI Technician, Electric Technicians, Member Service Representatives and others as required to perform problem solving and troubleshooting as a first responder for member and power quality concerns involving problems with, but not limited to, transformer banks, regulators, line capacitors, oil circuit reclosures, service conductors and meters, on both energized and de-energized lines.
• Communicate as required with members in the field while performing the duties of a lineman.
• Complete all associated paperwork and recordkeeping to ensure that the work completed in the field is timely and accurately provided for input into the cooperative’s information systems.
• Perform restoration to members or initiate procedures to restore service during and after hours.
• Aid and assist in the training of other team members.
• Responsible for vehicle, tools and other SVEC equipment assigned for their use.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.

Job Related Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Documentation of completion of an approved Lineman Training Program that certifies the employee as a journeyman lineman.
• Documentation of completion of SVEC-approved training.
• Demonstrate an expertise in specific installation and operation of power system equipment.
• Experience in rural electrification is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s license, Class A
• Must obtain and hold forklift and flagman certification in the state of Virginia

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to maintain professionalism and control under all circumstances
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and is able to operate SVEC vehicles
• Must become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. Must also be skilled in the use of safety equipment
• Ability to handle the challenge of operating efficiently under a very flexible schedule due to the number of unanticipated and unplanned requests for services from the various individuals, departments, and outside contacts with whom this position is involved
• Leadership ability and the ability to motivate peers toward goal achievement
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Must be of high integrity and possess good working habits
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, public and especially members during and after hours as first responder
• Must participate in SVEC’s scheduled on-call program
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work

Physical Requirements

• Participation in SVEC job safety and training programs, relevant workshops, seminars and other SVEC-sponsored courses and events
• Must be able to use office equipment including telephone, computer, and other systems and related software in the performance of position responsibilities
• Must be able and available, during any and all types of weather conditions, to work weekends, holidays, evenings and other times outside normal duty hours to assist in service restoration and other emergencies that may arise or when the workload demands
• Must always maintain an operating telephone or personal communication device at their place of residence. Ability to contact the telephone or personal communication device must be made available to SVEC for the purpose of contacting the manager to conduct legitimate routine and/or emergency business
• This position involves primarily outside work and may require occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 130 pounds or more, and routine lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• This position also requires routine walking, standing, some pulling, pushing, stooping, kneeling, climbing of poles and structures, and exposure to dirt and water, under all weather conditions
• Residency requirement: Must make their residence within 40 minutes legal driving time to the district office where they are assigned. This is an employment requirement that must be adhered to within 6 months of hire or transfer. In the event this is not complied with, employment with the cooperative will be terminated without notice.

Pay Range

$48.08 - 54.15 per hour

Actual compensation within this range will be based on the applicant’s experience, education, relevant skills and field knowledge. Final placement will be determined through an evaluation of these qualifications.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Applicants

Please complete an SVEC employment application on our Careers page (a resume may be attached to the completed application). Alternatively, PDF applications can be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed to SVEC’s Human Resources Department.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

In order for Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative to abide by its affirmative action statement, the cooperative publishes the following equal employment policy. This is not a solicitation of applicants for employment. All applicants for employment shall be considered and hired on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex (including gender identity and expression), marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or veteran’s status. The employment practices shall ensure equal treatment of all employees, without discrimination in rates of pay or other opportunities for advancement because of an employee’s race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.