Journeyman Lineman - Midland/Odessa/Austin TX

kVP Energy Services, LLC; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

kVP Energy Services, LLC is seeking a Journeyman Lineman with thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance on electric distribution and transmission systems. You will perform skilled work under the Line Foreman in overhead and underground lines and related tasks.

Responsibilities include coordinating with customers, promoting safety, climbing poles, working with energized equipment, and reading plans. Travel about 25% and after-hours call-backs may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman Lineman license is required.
• Current first aid/CPR certification is required.
• Valid CDL Class A license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with each customer and allocate tools and resources accordingly.
• Promote safety practices and maintain housekeeping and tool readiness at worksites.
• Ensure safety and company policies are followed.
• Climb poles and operate in aerial buckets near energized lines at heights.
• Work with energized underground 15-kV systems and use hot line tools under energized conditions on 15-kV, 34-kV, and 115-kV systems.
• Meet the public and establish cooperative working relationships.
• Read and interpret plans and instructions; work from heights to install equipment or connectors.
• Maintain and keep company vehicles, equipment, and trailers clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Operate tools & equipment

Electrical safety knowledge

Lifting 60 lbs

Outdoor weather tolerance

Pole climbing

Heavy and light truck operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Journeyman Lineman

First aid/CPR certified

CDL Class A

Job description

The Journeyman Lineman is expected to possess thorough technical and working knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures utilized on electric distribution and transmission systems, including components, devices, and functions, as well as rules, regulations, and safety practices. This position is subject to emergency call-back for after-hours work. Performs skilled work assigned by the Line Foreman in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines and does related work as required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with each customer and ensure tools and resources are allocated appropriately.
• Promotes safety practices and maintains good housekeeping, e.g. general cleanliness of worksites, vehicles and equipment and assures that proper tools are available and in working order.
• Assures that safety and company policies are implemented.
• Climbs poles and uses aerial buckets in confined areas among energized overhead lines and equipment at a considerable distance above ground.
• Works with energized underground 15-kv materials and methods. 5. Works proficiently with hot line tools, (i.e. sticks) under energized conditions on both 15-kv overhead and underground systems.
• Works proficiently with hot line tools, (i.e. sticks) under energized conditions on both 15-kv overhead and 34-kv overhead systems, and 115-kv systems.
• Meets the public and establishes cooperative working relationships.
• Reads and interprets plans and written instructions. Works at heights greater than ten feet (example: in bucket or platform truck) to install equipment or connectors.
• Must keep company vehicles, equipment, and trailers maintained and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Detailed oriented and analytical.
• Ability to operate all tools and equipment of the trade.
• Practical and educational knowledge of electrical workers’ safety rules.
• Working knowledge of electrical, maintenance, and systems experience.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, in industrial buildings, and in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb poles; works at heights.
• Ability to drive and operate heavy and light trucks and equipment.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current first aid/CPR certified
• Licensed Journeyman Lineman
• 5+years of direct experience in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry.
• Requires valid driver’s license and or commercial driver’s license Class A, with an acceptable driving record.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time required.
• Work variable hours based on customer and company needs.
• We are accepting applications from across the state.