Journeyman Lineman — Electric Grid Expert

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to perform skilled construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on energized and de-energized distribution and transmission lines across multiple duty locations in Brackettville, Fort Stockton, El Paso, Alpine, and Carrizo Springs.

The role requires completion of an approved apprenticeship or equivalent, a Journeyman certification, CDL, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work at heights, in all

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved lineman apprenticeship program or equivalent journeyman-level lineworker training and experience is required.
• Journeyman Lineman certification or documented equivalent experience in electric utility line construction, maintenance, and operations is required.
• Thorough knowledge of overhead and underground electric distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service restoration practices.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code, OSHA requirements, RUS specifications, Cooperative Safety Manual, and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Ability to safely climb poles and structures, work from aerial devices, use approved fall protection, and perform pole-top and bucket rescue.
• Ability to safely work on or near energized conductors and equipment using approved tools, equipment, and protective methods.
• Ability to read and apply system maps, staking sheets, construction specifications, work orders, operating procedures, and switching instructions.
• Ability to operate line construction vehicles, equipment, tools, testing equipment, and technology used in utility field operations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” Interstate Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, repair, and operate overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines, equipment, and related facilities in accordance with Cooperative standards.
• Work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment using approved safety practices.
• Operate line construction vehicles and equipment including bucket trucks and digger derricks.
• Read and interpret staking sheets, system maps, work orders, and construction drawings.
• Respond to outages, emergencies, and storm restoration assignments, including stand-by/on-call duty as needed.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to apprentice linemen and groundmen.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

Pole climbing

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

Approved lineman apprenticeship program

Journeyman Lineman certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Trenchers

Job description

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to perform skilled construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on energized and de-energized distribution and transmission lines across multiple duty locations in Brackettville, Fort Stockton, El Paso, Alpine, and Carrizo Springs.

The role requires completion of an approved apprenticeship or equivalent, a Journeyman certification, CDL, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work at heights, in all