Journeyman Lineman

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly culture

Compensation and career development opportunities

Job summary

A utility services provider is seeking a Journeyman Lineman in La Porte, Texas. This position requires constructing and maintaining power lines, operating heavy machinery, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in fault location and repair. Responsibilities include training junior team members and leading efforts in substation maintenance. The company emphasizes an equal opportunity workplace and offers unique benefits, including career development.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain power lines, both overhead and underground.
• Operate vehicles and heavy machinery such as bucket trucks and backhoes.
• Work with high and low voltage lines and follow safety protocols.
• Install and replace electrical components like transformers and switches.
• Maintain substation equipment, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Identify and rectify power system abnormalities.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain equipment.
• Lead and train junior linemen, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Fault location and repair skills

Ability to read circuit maps

Basic computer skills with MS Office

Strong mechanical skills

Education

Diploma

Relevant certifications

Job description

List the core duties and responsibilities of the Journeyman Lineman. Use bullet points for clarity and readability. Be comprehensive but concise, covering tasks such as:

• Construction and maintenance of power lines: Mention both overhead and underground systems.
• Operation of vehicles and heavy machinery: Highlight specific equipment like bucket trucks, backhoes, and trenchers.
• Working with high and low voltage lines: Emphasize the safety protocols required for energized work.
• Installation and replacement of electrical components: Include transformers, switches, conductors, and more.
• Substation maintenance: Describe tasks related to substation equipment, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Troubleshooting and system maintenance: Explain the lineworker's role in identifying and rectifying power system abnormalities.
• Safety and equipment maintenance: Stress the importance of adherence to safety standards and equipment upkeep.
• Leadership and training: Mention the opportunity for experienced linemen to lead and train junior team members.
• Regulatory compliance: Highlight adherence to OSHA rules, APPA Safety Manual, and company Standard Operating Procedures.

3. Job Requirements

• Supervision and Reporting: Describe the reporting structure, such as working under the general supervision of the Electric Operations Supervisor. Mention that the position is non-exempt from overtime provisions.
• Working Conditions: Explain the working conditions, including the physical nature of the job, risks, and requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). Mention participation in the on-call rotation and residency requirements.
• Physical Requirements: Provide detailed information about the physical demands of the job, including lifting, climbing, and vision and hearing requirements.

Other examples:

• Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation
• Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching
• Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows
• Ability to read circuit maps
• Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)
• Understanding of basic construction skills
• Strong mechanical skills

4. Qualifications

List the educational and experience qualifications necessary for the role. Highlight the minimum requirements, preferred qualifications, and any additional certifications or training. In this example, a diploma, four years of verifiable experience as a Journey Lineworker, and relevant certifications are required.

Have TDLR

5. Special Requirements

Include any special requirements, such as possessing a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and passing drug and alcohol screenings. Emphasize the importance of meeting these requirements for safety and regulatory compliance.

6. About the Company & Benefits

End the job description with a brief overview of your organization. Highlight your company's commitment to equal opportunity employment and mention any unique benefits, such as a family-friendly culture, compensation, and career development opportunities.