Journeyman Lineman

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Journeyman Lineman for Kingdom City, MO to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical power lines and related equipment.

The role requires high skill, endurance, and a commitment to safety to ensure reliable service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The position involves outdoor work, pole climbing, bucket trucks, digger derricks, and adherence to OSHA, NESC, and NEC standards and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a certified electrical lineman apprenticeship program.
• Journeyman Lineman certification (IBEW/DOL or applicable authority).
• Minimum 4 years of line-work experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Overhead construction and maintenance of power lines and equipment.
• Troubleshooting outages and emergency response.
• Perform hot line work with PPE.
• Operate bucket trucks and heavy equipment.
• Complete daily reports and material usage forms.
• Assist in training apprentices and groundmen.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a certified electrical lineman apprenticeship program

Valid Journeyman Lineman certification

Valid CDL Class A

Valid DOT medical card

Minimum 4 years of line-work experience

Tools

Bucket Truck

Digger Derricks

Line Testing Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kingdom City, MO 65262

Position Type: Full Time

The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical power lines and related equipment. This position requires a high level of technical skill, physical endurance, and a commitment to safety standards. The Journeyman Lineman plays a key role in ensuring reliable electrical service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Responsibilities

• Overhead Construction and Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines, transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical equipment.
  
  
  • String and sag wire, install cross arms, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and other line apparatus.
  
  
  • Build and maintain substations and switching stations as required.
  
  
  
  


• Troubleshooting & Emergency Response
  
  
  
  • Respond to outages and emergency calls during adverse weather conditions or other urgent situations.
  
  
  • Locate line faults, test equipment, and restore power quickly and safely.
  
  
  
  


• Perform hot line work using appropriate tools and protective equipment.


• Safety & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Adhere to all OSHA, NESC, NEC, and company-specific safety regulations and procedures.
  
  
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  
  
  • Participate in toolbox talks and job hazard assessments prior to each task.
  
  
  
  


• Equipment Operation
  
  
  
  • Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other heavy equipment.
  
  
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and line testing equipment safely and effectively.
  
  
  • Maintain and inspect climbing gear, tools, and vehicles.
  
  
  
  


• Documentation & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Complete daily work reports, time sheets, and material usage forms.
  
  
  • Report issues, incidents, and near-misses to supervisors promptly.
  
  
  
  


• Training & Mentorship
  
  
  
  • Assist in training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen.
  
  
  • Participate in ongoing training and certifications as required.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education & Certification:
  
  
  
  • Valid Class A Driver's License (CDL) with clean driving record.
  
  
  • Valid DOT medical card.
  
  
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  
  
  • Completion of a certified electrical lineman apprenticeship program.
  
  
  • Valid Journeyman Lineman certification (recognized by the IBEW, DOL, or applicable authority).
  
  
  
  


• Trained in Pole Top Rescue, Bucket Truck Rescue, CPR/First Aid, Equi-Potential Grounding, and Buck Squeeze


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in line work.
  
  
  • Proficiency in energized and de-energized line work.
  
  
  
  


• Skills & Competencies:
  
  
  
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit layout, and utility infrastructure.
  
  
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and line maps.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
  
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10

Work Environment

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.


• Frequent climbing of poles, use of aerial lifts, and work around high-voltage lines.


• Subject to callouts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Occasional travel for storm restoration or mutual aid.

Physical Requirements

• Strength and Lifting Requirements
  
  
  
  • Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to endure the daily activity involved on the job site.
  
  
  • Frequently pull, push, and hold heavy tools, cables, and materials during climbing or installation tasks.
  
  
  • Perform continuous physical labor for extended periods (8-12 hours per day).
  
  
  • Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds unassisted.
  
  
  • Occasionally lift items over 80 pounds with assistance.
  
  
  
  


• Climbing and Height Tolerance:
  
  
  
  • Climb wood, steel, or concrete poles using hooks or ladders, and work at heights up to 100 feet or more.
  
  
  • Ascend and descend poles, towers, scaffolding, and utility trucks regularly throughout the workday.
  
  
  • Must not have a fear of heights (acrophobia) and must demonstrate comfort and balance when working elevated.
  
  
  
  


• Mobility and Physical Activity:
  
  
  
  • Stand, walk, and climb continuously for long durations (8-12 hour shifts).
  
  
  • Perform physically intense work involving repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and crawling.
  
  
  • Crawl into manholes, vaults, and confined spaces; maneuver through uneven terrain and construction areas.
  
  
  
  


• Manual Dexterity and Coordination:
  
  
  
  • Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and electrical components.
  
  
  • Maintain steady hand-eye coordination for precision tasks like splicing or installing hardware.
  
  
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, winches, ropes, and rigging with accuracy.
  
  
  
  


• Visual and Auditory Requirements
  
  
  
  • Visual acuity sufficient to read labels, identify cables, and operate tools and vehicles.
  
  
  • Color vision to distinguish wire or cable types.
  
  
  • Hearing sufficient to recognize warning signals, equipment alarms, or instructions.