Journeyman Lineman

Plateau Electric Cooperative; Oneida (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Plateau Electric Cooperative in Tennessee is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to join our team. The role involves constructing and maintaining overhead and underground electric systems, climbing poles or steel structures, and using aerial lifts to install conductors, transformers, crossarms, insulators and related equipment.

Under the line foreman the role performs routine and emergency line work safely, operates bucket trucks and other equipment, mentors apprentices, reports hazards, and

Qualifications

• The journeyman lineman must have completed a fourth-year apprentice or equivalent training.
• CPR/First Aid training is required.
• Class A or B CDL certificate is required.
• Journeyman Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain distribution lines on overhead and underground systems.
• Climb poles or steel structures and work from aerial lift devices to install conductors, transformers, crossarms, insulators, and related equipment.
• Operate and inspect line equipment including bucket trucks and digger derricks.
• Mentor apprentice linemen and demonstrate proper work methods and safety practices.
• Coordinate with dispatch, contractors, and other crews to ensure safe and efficient work.

Skills

CPR/First Aid training

Safety orientation

Education

Journeyman Certification

Class A CDL certificate

Job description

Plateau Electric Cooperative is accepting resumes from qualified candidates for the position of Journeyman Lineman through 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. This position involves the construction and maintenance of the Cooperative's overhead and underground electric system. Climbs poles or steel structures and works from aerial lift devices to install conductors, transformers, crossarms, insulators, and other related equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Under the direction of the line foreman, the lineman performs construction and maintenance of distribution lines, etc., as the foreman directs. The lineman performs all routine and emergency line work without direct supervision. Safely work on or around energized lines using approved live-line methods, rubber glove techniques, hot sticks, and protective grounding practices.


• Operate and inspect line equipment including bucket trucks, digger derricks, wire pullers, and other specialized utility equipment


• He shall be expected to perform any and all the duties of his previous positions in an exemplary and highly competent manner.


• He must be completely familiar with the feeds of all distribution lines and the operation of all substations and switching stations.


• The lineman must be highly knowledgeable and proficient in the use and application of all forms, records, and reports required as a lineman.


• Coordinate with dispatch, contractors, utility locators, and other crews to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.


• The lineman is under the general supervision and the direction of the working foreman of the crew to which assigned. He must be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the position of working foreman for short periods of time without full promotion. He may be responsible on a continuing basis for an after-hours or emergency crew.


• Mentor apprentice linemen by demonstrating proper work methods, safety practices, and cooperative standards


• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and equipment deficiencies promptly.


• Use stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.


• Attends educational workshops and seminars as directed by the Director of Operations.


• Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.


• Requires predictable and reliable attendance during the normal work week and availability for after-hours duties.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The journeyman lineman must have successfully completed the requirements for a fourth-year apprentice or submit evidence of equivalent or better training. This means the employee must be experienced in the operation and maintenance of distribution lines and substations, including hot-line work. He must be safety-oriented, have CPR/First Aid training, a Class A or B CDL certificate, and approved Journeyman Certification.