Journey Lineworker

Lebanon-Utilities; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement

Health Savings Account

Vision

STD

LTD

PTO

Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lebanon Utilities in Indiana seeks a skilled Lineworker to construct, maintain, and repair both overhead and underground electric systems. The role includes installing meters, operating heavy equipment, and supporting after-hours service coverage.

The ideal candidate has an apprentice lineworker background, strong communication, and the ability to make quick decisions during emergencies. CDL needed; full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• 4 years of apprentice lineworker training through an accredited program is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills are essential for dealing with diverse people.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground lines and equipment.
• Pulls, splices and connects underground primary/secondary cables in below grade spaces.
• Installs single and three phase electric meters.
• Maintains and replaces energized/de-energized transmission lines under all conditions.
• Operates heavy equipment (bucket trucks, derricks, trenchers).
• Participates in After-hours Service Watch rotation.
• Assists in training personnel to Lineworker Class A.
• Prepares vehicle and equipment reports to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Emergency decision making

Indiana driver’s license

Class A CDL

Education

High school education or equivalent

4 Years Apprentice Lineworker training

Job description

The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner.

What we are proud to offer you :

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• PTO
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems including such things as setting towers/poles, maintaining and repairing overhead distribution or transmission lines, stringing new wire or maintaining old wire, installing and maintaining anchors, installing and maintaining insulators, installing and maintaining transformers, installing and maintaining underground distribution systems, trimming trees and brush, installing and maintaining other equipment including but not limited to; street lights, capacitor banks, transformers, cutouts, cross arms, switches, and insulators.
• Works in below grade structures to pull, splice, and connect underground primary and secondary cables and other devices and equipment.
• Installs single phase and three phase electric meters.
• Installs, maintains, constructs, and replaces de-energized transmission and energized distribution lines and equipment under all weather conditions and at all hours of day or night.
• Performs the duties of an Equipment Operator/Groundman through Journey Lineworker.
• Ensures work performed in accordance with Utility construction standards and OSHA work rules.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of Line Foreman in his/her absence as directed.
• Assists in training personnel from Equipment Operator/Groundman to Lineworker Class A.
• Prepares reports relating to vehicles and construction equipment ensuring all are operating safely and in good repair.
• Operates heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, derricks, trenchers and related tools.
• Participates in After-hours Service Watch rotation.

Qualifications :

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 4 Years Apprentice Lineworker training through an accredited apprenticeship program. Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergencies or highly stressful situations.
• A valid Indiana driver’s license and Class A CDL are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.