Journeyman Hotstick Lineman

Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 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 role focuses on maintenance, modification, installation, inspection, switching, and live-line work on high-voltage facilities with safety and reliability as priorities. The ideal candidate has completed a four-year apprenticeship recognized by the State Apprenticeship Council and has experience in hot line work, with the ability to train others and

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program recognized by the State Apprenticeship Council.
• Willing to perform maintenance on a call-out basis.
• Ability to train and orient other personnel in transmission line maintenance.
• Ability to obtain Arizona Commercial Drivers License (Class A) within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service all transmission lines owned or controlled by the Cooperative.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections to locate potential problems.
• Keep accurate logs and records of work on transmission lines.
• Maintain equipment and housekeeping for safety and efficiency.
• Perform switching on the electric system per procedures.
• Perform live line work as assigned.
• Assist in construction and maintenance work.
• Act as a technical consultant to Managers and engineers during inspections.
• Operate light and heavy mobile line equipment safely.
• Complete other related duties as required.

Skills

Hotstick live-line work

Maintenance on call-out basis

Train others

Safety compliance

Technical consultation

Education

Four-year apprenticeship program

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program which is recognized by the State Apprenticeship Council and have at least two (2) years experience in hot line work. Extended practical on the job experience may be substituted in lieu of meeting formal apprenticeship training requirements.
• Must be prepared to perform maintenance on a call-out basis.
• Ability to train and/or orient other personnel in the maintenance of transmission line equipment.
• Ability and initiative to carry out work assignments.
• Shall possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License (Class A) within one year from date of hire.

Desired Knowledge And Experience

• Live line, barehand maintenance techniques on high voltage transmission lines.

Essential And Marginal Functions

• Maintain as assigned all transmission lines owned or controlled by the Cooperative or interconnecting systems.
• Perform, at regular intervals, a preventative maintenance inspection to locate potential problems to ensure system integrity.
• Maintain accurate logs of all work performed on transmission lines used in the operation of the electric system. Prepare accurate records as required to ensure efficient overall operation, maintenance and inventory requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on all equipment to promote safety and better operation of equipment. Properly clean, care for, and protect equipment used in the discharge of duties and as assigned by the Cooperative.
• Perform switching on the electric system in conformance with established operational procedures as directed.
• Perform live line work as assigned.
• Assist in the performance of construction and maintenance work as directed.
• Act as a technical consultant to Managers and engineering personnel and assist in the inspections of transmission lines under construction.
• Safe and efficient operation of all light and heavy mobile line equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other occupational related duties as required, and which qualified to perform safely.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Transmission line work is essential to maintaining a reliable electric system. As a Hotstick Journeyman Lineman, you'll bring specialized expertise to critical high-voltage infrastructure while helping ensure the safety, reliability, and continued operation of the electric system.