Line Maintainer Journeyman

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Journeyman Certification from a Bonafide Apprenticeship program as a Lineman.
• Vocational/Specialized Training.
• 3-5 years experience in Electrical Construction and Electrical Field.
• 3-5 years experience in Utility Teaching.
• Requires a Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class "A" with Hazmat Endorsement (subject to motor vehicle review).
• Navajo Speaking is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Performs maintenance and construction on transmission and distribution lines involving replacement of poles, crossarms, guys, anchors, primary and secondary conductors, involving a large crew or several work orders in adjacent locations or where work requires special work equipment.
• Constructs normal line extensions involving primary and secondary facilities, installs transformers, and services.
• Repairs electric distribution systems and substations in order to maintain service to customers.
• Patrols and inspects lines and schedules maintenance requirements in the multiple utilities and maintain records.
• Connects distribution transformers of various sizes and voltages, determines proper transformer size and fuse size.
• Conducts investigation of customer complaints regarding voltage problems, required to climb poles, etc., and takes corrective action.
• Reviews project plans, drawings, and specifications to ensure all field installation complies with established standards.
• Performs switching and required to perform standby duties.
• Trains Lineman Apprentices in construction practices and hot line work procedures involving non-energized conductors, equipment, and usage of insulated work tools.
• Operates an aerial live line device in conjunction with construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution facilities, using live line tools.
• Resets circuit breakers and re-closers on transformers, line taps and customer services in electric.
• Performs substation inspections in accordance with established procedures.
• Acts as Leadman or Crew Leader as directed.
• Conducts safety meetings and tailgate sessions both on and off the job and documents such meetings.
• Conducts inspections on non-NTUA work, such as meterloop installation.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.