Journeyman Lineman — Build & Maintain Our Power Grid

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Utilities Authority, a municipal utility serving the Cleveland, Tennessee area, seeks a Journeyman Lineman to build and maintain our electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground.

The role requires safe work practices, ability to perform energized/de-energized line work, and the capacity to train apprentices. Applicants should have high school diploma or GED and certified lineman apprenticeship completion; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Completion of a certified lineman apprenticeship program with certificates.
• Experience as a Journeyman Lineman preferred.
• Basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Physical ability to climb and do heavy manual work.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, construction and repair of electrical distribution and transmission systems, both overhead and underground, in an accepted manner concurrent with industry and Cleveland Utilities' standards.
• Carry out the performance of the job utilizing all required safety procedures and equipment.
• Perform energized and de-energized line work utilizing ladders, climbing tools and/or aerial lift trucks.
• Train and instruct apprentice linemen in duties they are to perform. Ensure tools and equipment are in safe working conditions and well maintained.
• Ability to perform call duty after designated training period and must live within 15 miles of the main campus or 30-minute commute via Google Maps.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Working Line Foreman/Supervisor.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Completion of certified lineman apprenticeship program

Job description

Cleveland Utilities Authority, a municipal utility serving the Cleveland, Tennessee area, seeks a Journeyman Lineman to build and maintain our electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground.

The role requires safe work practices, ability to perform energized/de-energized line work, and the capacity to train apprentices. Applicants should have high school diploma or GED and certified lineman apprenticeship completion; experience preferred.