Lineman Journey-Troubleman

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock seeks a skilled Lineman to perform overhead and underground distribution and transmission work, troubleshoot systems, and maintain equipment across urban and rural lines. The role requires climbing poles, operating aerial devices, and reading drawings while following safety protocols.

The position includes on-call duties, inclement weather work, and training apprentices. Graduation from high school with lineman experience and valid CDL are preferred, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive lineman experience.
• Experience as an apprentice lineman and progression to journeyman.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhead and underground distribution and transmission troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Climb poles and operate aerial devices; install and replace lines and equipment.
• Work energized facilities and read/draw maps and drawings for switching and repairs.
• On-call for outages and emergencies; operate in inclement weather.
• Instruct and train apprentices and ground personnel; ensure safe operations.
• Maintain records and coordinate with crews; ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Lineman experience

APPA Safety Manual

Radio communication

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Team supervision

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Apprentice lineman experience

Journeyman lineman

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Pole climbing gear

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Perform a variety of lineman duties that involve overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission troubleshooting, construction, operations and maintenance activities. Performs job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.

• Work safety on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized/de-energized transmission systems;
• Troubleshoot system issues to identify causes and repairs;
• Climb poles and operate aerial devices at extreme heights;
• Install and replace lines and line equipment;
• Work energized primary and secondary distribution facilities;
• Terminate underground cable;
• Install or repair line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut outs, disconnects, lighting arrestors, insulators, circuit breakers, street light fixtures, and other line apparatus;
• Install, remove, replace meters and metering equipment;
• Understand organization fusing practices;
• Required to be on call and respond to outages and emergencies and work in inclement weather;
• Work safely inside of substations and switch yards;
• Phase, rotate, and install new circuits in overhead and underground lines;
• Switches load from one circuit to another by closing and opening disconnects and/or oil switches;
• Assist overhead, underground, substation, and transmission department as assigned;
• Instruct and train apprentice linemen and groundmen;
• Proficient in three-way communication with use of a radio during switching orders, placing circuits on one shot, and troubleshooting;
• Use various types of testing equipment, grounding techniques, and lock out tag out procedures;
• Must be able to climb and work off of poles and towers for extended period of time;
• Have knowledge and skills to operate all types of equipment used to perform line work (bucket trucks, hole diggers, and wire pulling equipment);
• Ability to conduct a tailboard discussion/JSA;
• Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and follow safety rules;
• Must be able to read and understand drawings and maps;
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or equivalent with four years’ experience as an apprentice lineman and two additional years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

Physical Exam Required

Valid Current Commercial Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Methods used in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission and distribution power delivery systems;
• The operation of aerial devices including bucket trucks and digger derricks;
• Safe work practices;
• APPA Safety Manual.

Ability to:

• Manage/Supervise the work of others;
• Work on high poles and perform strenuous work under emergency and all weather conditions;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Frequently stand and walk during a shift;
• Continuously climb ladders, stairs, poles and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;Push and pull objects such as wire and poles;
• Flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Raise arm above, at or below shoulder height.