Journeyman Lineman

Poudre Valley REA; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription and dental

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is seeking a Journeyman Lineman in Fort Collins, CO to join a team dedicated to safety and exceptional service. The role includes constructing, maintaining, and upgrading energized and de-energized lines, while supervising Apprentices and coordinating with the Lead Lineman.

Qualified candidates have a Journeyman Lineman certification, a high school diploma, and First aid/CPR certification (within 90 days). A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman Lineman certification is required.
• First aid/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year of experience following completion of a qualified apprenticeship program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety program and maintain adherence to safety practices.
• Direct and train Apprentice Lineman in line construction, maintenance, and related tasks.
• Construct underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines including pole setting and stringing.
• Maintain underground and overhead distribution and transmission system and replace equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Assist with member service tasks including service changes and outage troubleshooting.
• Complete annual pole top and bucket rescue training within four minutes as required by AHA.
• Record data in ESA for equipment damages, materials usage, and time entry records.

Skills

Safety practices

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman certification

First aid/CPR certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is seeking a Journeyman Linemanwho wants an exciting work atmosphere and to be a part of a team dedicated to exceptional service.

Under the general supervision of the Working Foreman/Lead Lineman this position performs highly skilled electrical work including all types of construction, maintenance, trouble shooting, and retirement of Association facilities. The Journeyman Lineman will work on energized and de-energized lines and oversee the work of the Apprentice Linemen and Equipment Operators. This position will also assist the Lead Lineman in all areas, including construction, paperwork, and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate support in the Association’s safety program and maintain adherence to accepted safety practices.
• Directs and trains Apprentice Lineman in the processes, procedures, and safe work practices related to line construction, maintenance, equipment management, and the cleanliness and organization of the fleet and job site areas.
• Professionally, timely, and accurately construct underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines, which includes digging pole and anchor holes, framing poles, setting poles and anchors, stringing, sagging, armor rodding, installing down guys, connecting conductors, pad mount gear, and related new construction tasks on energized and de-energized lines.
• Proficiently maintain daily the underground and overhead distribution and transmission electric system by replacing damaged transformers, breakers, regulators, conductors, insulators, meter loops, poles, switch gear, and related equipment on energized and de-energized lines.
• Frequently perform various duties related to member service including service changes, troubleshooting service outages, conducting voltage tests, and completing outage reports.
• Successfully complete annual requirements for pole top and bucket rescue in under the four (4) minute time limit established by the American Heart Association.
• Accurately and efficiently records data and applicable information required by the Association into the Enterprise Software Applications (ESA) including but not limited to equipment damages, materials usage, and time entry records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have completed a qualified apprenticeship program and have a Journeyman Lineman certification. First aid/CPR certification required and must be obtained within 90 days of hiring.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience following completion of a qualified apprenticeship program preferred.

We are proud to offer a competitive wage and benefit package to include:

• Medical, prescription and dental insurance with 100% employer paid premiums
• 401(k) with base and matching contributions/defined benefit pension plan
• Holistic wellness program
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Complete job description available here or at www.pvrea.com/careers

We are anEqual Opportunity Employer