Journeyman Lineman: Powerline Expert

Evergy; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy in Leavenworth, KS is hiring Journeyman Linemen to support transmission and distribution lines. Qualified candidates have 3+ years in the trade or equivalent, a valid Class A CDL, and are willing to live within 35 miles of Leavenworth.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, adaptability, and the ability to operate in varied weather conditions while delivering reliable service. The company values diversity and offers an equal opportunity workplace. Training tests are required for selection.

Qualifications

• Requires safety-focused mindset and adherence to procedures.
• Three or more years of lineman experience or equivalent classification.
• Valid Class A CDL and willingness to live within a 35 mile radius of Leavenworth.
• Must pass written test and a skills demonstration.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove hazards from lines or to facilitate repairs.
• Place insulating materials over conductors and joints.
• Install electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Maintain and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Identify defective devices using wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate problems using testing instruments.
• String conductors and cables between poles, towers, and buildings, adjusting tension as needed.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles.
• Test voltage to ensure correct connections are made.
• Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between lines and customers’ facilities.
• Lay underground cable or conduit in trenches.
• Analyze sites for safest and most efficient method to complete tasks.

Skills

Safety

Leadership

Adaptability

Call outs

Equipment operation

Communication

Teamwork

Stress tolerance

Attention to detail

Initiative

Cooperation

Customer service

Diversity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL

Job description

Evergy in Leavenworth, KS is hiring Journeyman Linemen to support transmission and distribution lines. Qualified candidates have 3+ years in the trade or equivalent, a valid Class A CDL, and are willing to live within 35 miles of Leavenworth.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, adaptability, and the ability to operate in varied weather conditions while delivering reliable service. The company values diversity and offers an equal opportunity workplace. Training tests are required for selection.