Journeyman Lineman – Power Distribution, On-Call

City of Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus up to $2,500 quarterly

Job summary

The City of Independence seeks a skilled Journeyman Lineman to install and maintain overhead and underground power distribution lines—from generators to consumers. You will install poles, transformers, insulators and related equipment, splices, and interpret blueprints to meet safety and reliability standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, Journeyman Lineman status, a valid Class A CDL, and complete NIMS training within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman status.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• NIMS level training required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain overhead and underground power distribution lines.
• Install overhead equipment such as poles, crossarms, insulators, arrestors, switches and transformers; install underground equipment like primary wires and vaults.
• Splice and insulate conductors and related wiring to join sections during repairs; interpret blueprints and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman

Class A CDL

NIMS training within 6 months

Job description

The City of Independence seeks a skilled Journeyman Lineman to install and maintain overhead and underground power distribution lines—from generators to consumers. You will install poles, transformers, insulators and related equipment, splices, and interpret blueprints to meet safety and reliability standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, Journeyman Lineman status, a valid Class A CDL, and complete NIMS training within six months of hire.