Journeyman Lineman

Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Pahrump, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term Disability

Group Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation and Sick accrual

Holiday pay

Job summary

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Lineman to work in Pahrump, Nevada. The Journeyman Lineman will be responsible for the construction, conversion, relocation, and maintenance of the electrical lines throughout the cooperative's service area.

Education/Experience: High school diploma, completion of an apprenticeship, and a qualifying written exam as a journey lineman. Leadership abilities and knowledge of line construction procedures are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of a recognized apprenticeship.
• Qualified by written exam as a journeyman lineman.
• Ability to lead and knowledge of line construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Construct, convert, relocate, and maintain electrical lines throughout the service area.
• Follow established procedures and safety practices in line construction and maintenance.
• Liaise with co-workers and customers in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Customer courtesy

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship program

Written exam

Job description

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Lineman to work in Pahrump, Nevada.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO).

VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA).

The Journeyman Lineman will be responsible for completing the construction, conversion, relocation, and maintenance of the electrical lines throughout the area served by the cooperative.

For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Journeyman Lineman .

Education/Experience: High school diploma, and qualified by successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and by written exam as a journey lineman required. Must be able to show leadership abilities and be knowledgeable on a variety of tasks required for this position.

Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and services used by electric utilities. Must have knowledge of State and Federal laws related to construction. Must have thorough knowledge of the Description of Units, specifications and drawings for line construction of transmission and distribution voltages; and a thorough knowledge of operating and construction procedures and practices of electric transmission and distribution organizations. Ability to deal with co-workers and customers in a courteous and professional manner.

• VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression
• Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pension plan
  • Vacation and Sick accrual
  • Holiday pay

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.