High-Voltage Lineman — Live-Line Expert (Hotstick)

Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (AEPCO) is seeking an experienced Hotstick Journeyman Lineman to join our Transmission Line team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and integrity of high-voltage transmission facilities.

The successful candidate will perform transmission line maintenance, modification, installation, inspection, switching, and live-line work while following the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completed with at least two years hot-line experience.
• Willingness to perform maintenance on a call-out basis.
• Ability to train/orient other personnel in transmission line equipment.
• Initiative to carry out work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transmission lines owned or controlled by the Cooperative or interconnecting systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections to ensure system integrity.
• Keep accurate logs and records of work performed on transmission lines.
• Perform switching on the electric system per procedures.
• Execute live-line work as assigned.
• Assist in construction and maintenance work as directed.

Skills

Call-out maintenance

Train others

Self-motivation

Live-line work

Education

Four-year apprenticeship recognized by State Apprenticeship Council

Arizona Class A CDL within 1 year

Job description

Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (AEPCO) is seeking an experienced Hotstick Journeyman Lineman to join our Transmission Line team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and integrity of high-voltage transmission facilities.

The successful candidate will perform transmission line maintenance, modification, installation, inspection, switching, and live-line work while following the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.