Journeyman Lineman – Transmission & Distribution Lead

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority seeks a qualified Lineman to perform maintenance and construction on transmission and distribution lines, including pole and conductor work, either with a large crew or on multiple work orders at different locations.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, journeyman lineman certification, vocational training, 3–5 years’ experience in electrical construction and utility teaching, and a valid CDL Class A with HazMat endorsement; Navajo language skills are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman lineman certification from a bonafide apprenticeship.
• Vocational training related to electrical work.
• 3–5 years experience in electrical construction and in utility teaching.
• 3–5 years experience in utility teaching.
• Valid CDL Class A with HazMat endorsement.
• Navajo language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and construction on transmission and distribution lines with crews or multiple work orders.
• Constructs normal line extensions, installs transformers, and services.
• Repairs electric distribution systems and substations to maintain service.
• Inspects lines, schedules maintenance, and maintains records.
• Connects distribution transformers, determines proper sizes.
• Investigates voltage complaints; climbs poles and takes corrective action.
• Reviews plans and specs to ensure field work meets standards.
• Performs switching and standby duties.
• Trains apprentices in line construction and hot work procedures.
• Operates live-line devices with transmission and distribution work.
• Resets breakers and re-closers on transformers and services.
• Performs substation inspections per procedures.
• Acts as Leadman or Crew Leader as directed.
• Conducts safety meetings and tailgate sessions.
• Inspects non-NTUA work, such as meterloop installations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lineman

Electrical construction

Utility teaching

CDL Class A HazMat endorsement

Navajo language preference

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Certification from Bonafide Apprenticeship as a Lineman

Vocational/Specialized Training

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority seeks a qualified Lineman to perform maintenance and construction on transmission and distribution lines, including pole and conductor work, either with a large crew or on multiple work orders at different locations.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, journeyman lineman certification, vocational training, 3–5 years’ experience in electrical construction and utility teaching, and a valid CDL Class A with HazMat endorsement; Navajo language skills are