Journeyman Lineman

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily per diem

Quarterly bonuses

Storm restoration opportunities

Training and advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Putnam, OK seeks a Journeyman Lineman to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution systems. You’ll perform energized and de-energized line work, respond to outages, and operate bucket trucks and other line equipment.

The role requires a Journeyman Lineman certification and apprenticeship, with at least four years of line experience. CDL and safety certifications are required; storm-restoration duties and mentoring responsibilities may be

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Lineman certification recognized by the Department of Labor, IBEW, or another applicable authority.
• Completion of a recognized electrical lineman apprenticeship program.
• Minimum four years of electrical linework experience.
• Experience performing energized and de-energized overhead distribution work.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, circuit layouts, grounding, utility infrastructure, and line-construction practices.
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Current Pole Top Rescue, Bucket Truck Rescue, CPR/First Aid, Equi-Potential Grounding, and BuckSqueeze training.
• Ability to read construction prints, schematics, line maps, and work orders.
• Ability to safely operate line trucks, heavy equipment, hand tools, testing equipment, ropes, and rigging.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and travel for storm or mutual-aid assignments.
• Ability to climb poles, work at elevated heights, enter confined spaces, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish wire and cable colors and recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Install poles, transformers, crossarms, insulators, switches, fuses, arrestors, conductors, and related line equipment.
• String, sag, splice, and terminate wire and cable.
• Perform energized and de-energized line work using approved tools, grounding methods, and protective equipment.
• Troubleshoot outages, locate faults, test equipment, and restore service safely and efficiently.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, winches, and other line-construction equipment.
• Climb poles and work from aerial lifts around high-voltage systems.
• Read and follow blueprints, schematics, line maps, work orders, and construction specifications.
• Inspect and maintain climbing gear, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Complete job briefings, hazard assessments, daily reports, timesheets, and material documentation.
• Follow OSHA, NESC, NEC, lockout/tagout, grounding, and company safety requirements.
• Respond to emergency outages, storm restoration assignments, and after-hours callouts as needed.
• Train and mentor apprentices and ground personnel in proper linework and safety procedures.

Skills

Lineman certification

Linework experience

Blueprints/schematics

Pole climbing

Safety training

CDL Class A

DOT medical card

Rescue training

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Journeyman certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Line trucks

Job description

# Journeyman LinemanPutnam, OK 73659## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Journeyman LinemanThe Journeyman Lineman is responsible for constructing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. This position performs energized and de-energized line work, responds to outages, operates line equipment, and supports safe, reliable electrical service.**What We Offer*** Competitive pay rates* Daily per diem for qualifying travel* Quarterly bonus opportunities* Storm restoration and mutual-aid opportunities* Ongoing training and advancement opportunities**Key Responsibilities*** Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.* Install poles, transformers, crossarms, insulators, switches, fuses, arrestors, conductors, and related line equipment.* String, sag, splice, and terminate wire and cable.* Perform energized and de-energized line work using approved tools, grounding methods, and protective equipment.* Troubleshoot outages, locate faults, test equipment, and restore service safely and efficiently.* Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, winches, and other line-construction equipment.* Climb poles and work from aerial lifts around high-voltage systems.* Read and follow blueprints, schematics, line maps, work orders, and construction specifications.* Inspect and maintain climbing gear, tools, vehicles, and equipment.* Complete job briefings, hazard assessments, daily reports, timesheets, and material documentation.* Follow OSHA, NESC, NEC, lockout/tagout, grounding, and company safety requirements.* Respond to emergency outages, storm restoration assignments, and after-hours callouts as needed.* Train and mentor apprentices and ground personnel in proper linework and safety procedures.**Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities*** Valid Journeyman Lineman certification recognized by the Department of Labor, IBEW, or another applicable authority.* Completion of a recognized electrical lineman apprenticeship program.* Minimum four years of electrical linework experience.* Experience performing energized and de-energized overhead distribution work.* Knowledge of electrical theory, circuit layouts, grounding, utility infrastructure, and line-construction practices.* Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.* Valid DOT medical card.* Current Pole Top Rescue, Bucket Truck Rescue, CPR/First Aid, Equi-Potential Grounding, and BuckSqueeze training.* Ability to read construction prints, schematics, line maps, and work orders.* Ability to safely operate line trucks, heavy equipment, hand tools, testing equipment, ropes, and rigging.* Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and travel for storm or mutual-aid assignments.* Ability to climb poles, work at elevated heights, enter confined spaces, and navigate uneven terrain.* Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.* Ability to distinguish wire and cable colors and recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.* Ability to pass required pre-employment screening.**Preferred Qualifications*** OSHA 10 certification* Previous storm restoration or mutual-aid experience* Experience mentoring apprentices or leading line crews