Journeyman Powerline Technician

City of Garland; Garland, Town of Texas, Sanford (TX, WI, NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community impact and employee growth. This role involves building and maintaining reliable electric service, ensuring safety and efficiency in power line operations. With a focus on professional development and robust benefits, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions. Enjoy opportunities for career advancement while participating in exciting events like the Texas Lineman's Rodeo. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Pension Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Take-Home Vehicles for Standby Personnel

Paid Training Programs

Full Uniforms Provided

Annual Employee Appreciation Event

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in construction and transformer loading/banking.
• General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution power lines.
• Identify and diagnose system disturbances.

Skills

Power Line Construction

Transformer Theory

System Diagnostics

Safety Practices

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Lineman College Certification

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Construction Tools

Job description

Why Garland Power & Light?

Do you want to join an organization that offers career growth? Do you want a position that makes an impact on the community? Are you looking for a career, not just another job? If the answer is "Yes," then apply today!

The City of Garland has a culture of appreciation, development, and growth!

We offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a generous pension plan, and a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Garland hosts an annual employee appreciation event and offers an Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.

Garland Power & Light proudly competes in the annual Texas Lineman's Rodeo! Not only does GP&L encourage participation, but they cover expenses for competitors! Standby personnel are provided take-home vehicles, employees paid training programs, and each Powerline Technician is provided full uniforms/necessary tools atno cost.

• Fire Resistant: jeans, shirts, hooded jacket, jacket, coveralls

• Electrical Hazard: work boots, mud boots

• Personal Protective Equipment: hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, rubber gloves/sleeves,

• All necessary tools/equipment

If you are ready to join an organization that truly values its employees, apply today!

Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area including overhead, underground, transmission and light system. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution and service lines/ equipment.

Pay Range:$43.47 - $51.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: Standard shifts from 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 power lines within the Garland Power & Light utility system. facilities.

• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.

• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.

• Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.

• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes as scheduled by Training Manager.

• Compile paperwork for WFM and Engineering.

• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.

• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.

• Continuation occupational training.

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 QualificationsEducation / 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 Conditions

The 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.