Journeyman Lineman - Travel, Storm Ops & Growth

Tjader & Highstrom Utility Services, LLC; Wisconsin, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Hol

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships, pet insu

Job summary

Tjader & Highstrom Utility Services, LLC seeks a Journeyman Lineman for distribution voltage projects across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Regular overnight travel is required with a safety-first approach for rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.

The role involves overhead/underground line work, pole climbing, and installing equipment. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered after six months, plus overtime opportunities and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid state driver's license (not Provisional) with clean record.
• Construction experience preferred, ideally in telecommunications.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical construction for high voltage lines and tools.
• Proficient in pole top and bucket rescue.
• Strong safety knowledge for high voltage work.
• Able to organize, supervise and train others.
• Keep time and material records accurately.
• Follow and understand oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Pass DOT physicals and drug testing.
• Drive company vehicles safely and obey traffic laws.
• Familiar with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, construction, and extension of overhead and underground lines.
• Climb poles and frame, erect and remove poles.
• Install, remove and repair cross arms, transformers, meters, switches, and regulators.
• String conductors for distribution systems.
• Perform tree trimming as needed.
• Operate sectionalizing and isolating equipment in substations.
• Repair overhead and underground line facilities.
• Follow safety policies and wear safety equipment at all times.
• Overtime and storm outage work as needed.
• Evaluate Apprentice progress and abilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

18 years or older

Authorization to work in US

Valid driver's license

Construction experience

Electrical construction knowledge

Pole top & bucket rescue

High voltage safety

Supervise/train others

Time & material records

Oral & written instructions

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid cert or ability to get

DOT medical & drug testing

Safe vehicle operation

Policy familiarity

Job description

Tjader & Highstrom Utility Services, LLC seeks a Journeyman Lineman for distribution voltage projects across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Regular overnight travel is required with a safety-first approach for rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.

The role involves overhead/underground line work, pole climbing, and installing equipment. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered after six months, plus overtime opportunities and a broad benefits package.