Journeyworker Lineworker

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives; Wherrys Crossroads (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Electric Cooperative is seeking a Journeyworker Lineworker to perform construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of its electric distribution system, including overhead and underground linework on energized and de-energized facilities.

The role requires a qualified first-class journeyman lineman, strong safety discipline, and the ability to lead apprentices. Willingness to respond to outages on a rotating on-call schedule; CDL, CPR, and OSHA training are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to perform all assigned work safely, including energized and de-energized linework.
• Knowledge of electric distribution construction, operations, maintenance, and restoration.
• Valid CDL meeting Cooperative requirements; ability to operate trucks and line equipment safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and participate in on-call/outage duties.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills; ability to instruct apprentices.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive Cooperative image; support mission of Safe, Affordable and Reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled electrical linework for the distribution system construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration.
• Provide supervision and leadership in the development of apprentice linemen.
• Operate line equipment and vehicles safely; frame and erect poles, install conductor and transformers, voltage regulators, and related components.
• Work on energized and de-energized lines; respond to outages and emergencies.
• Attend schools and training sessions as required; may serve as crew leader when scheduled leader is absent.

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

CPR training

OSHA training

Job description

The Journeyworker Lineworker is responsible for performing skilled electrical linework associatedwith the construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of Carroll Electric Cooperative’selectric distribution system. The position requires a qualified first-class journeyman lineman capable of safely performingoverhead and underground linework, working on energized and de-energized facilities,operating line equipment, responding to outages and emergencies, and supporting thedevelopment of apprentice lineworker

Responsibilities:

• Possess and continue to develop these skills and areas of knowledge required, includingRUS specifications, National Electric Safety Code, and Cooperative specifications.
  
• Operate equipment and have the knowledge and ability to frame and erect poles, installconductor and transformers, voltage regulators and associated items to meet the overallobjectives.
  
• Perform work on energized and de-energized distribution lines.
  
• Provide supervision and leadership in the development of apprentice lineman.
  
• Operate vehicles, tools and equipment in a safe manner and observe all safety rules andregulations.
  
• Takes assigned on-call duty on a rotating basis, providing after-hour work.
  
• Maintains all safety and DOT required certifications, including CDL, CPR, and OSHArequired training.
  
• Understands and enforces Cooperative policies and procedures, work rules, and ensurescompliance.
  
• May be asked to perform the duties of crew leader when scheduled crew leader is absent.
  
• Attend schools and training sessions as required.
  
• Perform other emergency or operational duties as requested and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school degree or equivalent.
• Possess a strong commitment to safety and the ability to perform all assigned work in asafe and responsible manner. Ability to perform energized and de-energized linework.
• Knowledge of electric distribution construction, operations, maintenance, and restoration.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License meeting Cooperative requirements. Ability to safely operate trucks, line equipment, tools, and specialized equipment associatedwith the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of linework and work outdoors in all weatherconditions.
• Ability to participate in on-call duty, outage restoration, storm response, and extended workhours as necessary.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to provide instruction and guidance to apprentice linemen.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive Cooperative image.
• Support Carroll Electric Cooperative’s mission of providing Safe, Affordable, and Reliable electric service.
  

A strong commitment to safety is required

The awarded candidate will be required to live within 30-minute response of the facilitywithin the first 6 months of employment and is required to be available 24 hours a day, 7days a week, for scheduled or unscheduled assignments.

Carroll Electric is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate againstminorities, females, disabled, or veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.