Journeyman Powerline Technician

Garlandtx; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Garlandtx is looking for a Journeyman Powerline Technician in Garland, TX, responsible for maintaining electric service within the GP&L transmission and distribution service areas. The role involves outdoor work and requires a valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License, with an ability to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” within 90 days.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in power line work, along with skills in construction, transformer loading, and knowledge of electric transmission systems.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in construction and transformer loading/banking.
• Ability to identify system operating problems.
• Skilled in working with field crews ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines and equipment.
• Build and maintain electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances.

Skills

Power line construction methods

Electric transmission and distribution operations

Transformer theory and connectivity

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Lineman College course certification

Job description

## Journeyman Powerline TechnicianApplylocations: Garland Power & Lightposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102958**Summary**Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.**Pay Range:** $43.47 - $51.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)**Work Schedule**: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM* Rotating On-Call Schedule**:** The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3:30 PM or during weekends).**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.* Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.* Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.* Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.* Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.* Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.* Occasional travel to remote system facilities.* Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.* Other duties as assigned.## ## Minimum Qualifications* High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)* 4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking*Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification*## ## Preferred Qualifications## Education / Experience* High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)* 5+ years’ experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices* General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations* General knowledge of transformer theory, loading and connectivity* Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office* Ability to identify system operating problems* Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times## ## ## Licenses & Certifications* Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License* Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days* Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician## Physical Tasks & Working ConditionsThe incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.