Lineman -Journeyman

Evergy; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 6,337,000 - 7,990,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy in Topeka, KS is seeking a Journeyman Lineman in the Topeka Operations Center. The role requires 3+ years of lineman experience or prior First Class Lineman status, with a valid Class A CDL and strong safety discipline.

You will install, maintain, and repair power distribution and transmission systems for diverse customer infrastructure. Expect demanding environments, competitive pay, and opportunities for leadership in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman: 3+ years in trade or previously classified as First Class Lineman.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Safety-focused with strong physical abilities and competencies for line work.

Responsibilities

• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove hazards and facilitate repairs.
• Install distribution and transmission systems including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, breakers, and switches.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems on distribution and transmission lines.
• Identify faulty equipment using wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
• Inspect power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate problems.
• String conductors and cables between poles, towers, or buildings; set lines in place and tension.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles; test voltage for correct connections.
• Install meters and connect service drops between power lines and customers.
• Lay underground cable in trenches or through conduit.
• Analyze sites to determine safest and most efficient work methods.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Leadership

Adaptability

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Lineman Journeyman
REQUISITION: DIS00WS
DEPARTMENT: Topeka Line
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
PAY: $52.19

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Journeyman-Linemen in Topeka, Kansas.

JOURNEYMAN LINEMEN

"Journeyman Linemen shall be skilled workers having three (3) or more years experience in this trade or having been previously classed by the Company as First Class Linemen, who possess the required knowledge, skills, physical abilities, and competencies to perform any work he or she may be called upon to do on the Company's transmission and distribution lines. Experience with other companies shall be considered in computing his/her time at the trade.

• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
• Place insulating materials over conductors and joints.
• Install electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Maintain and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical testing instruments.
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
• String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using wenches to adjust tension.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles.
• Test voltage to ensure correct connections are made.
• Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string the cable through conduit running through the trenches.
• Analyze sites for the purpose of determining the safest and most efficient method to complete the task.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Safety - The job requires the utmost attention paid to safety in all instances.
• Leadership- Ability to lead others and direct the workforce in all areas of safety, work practices company initiatives with a high level of integrity.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Call Out Response- The successful applicant will be expected to be responsive to call outs and holdovers as work necessitates in the required work area.
• Skills- Must have the ability and/or knowledge to operate all types of motor-driven equipment used in overhead, underground, and substation maintenance and construction work following equipment specific training
• Effective Communication- Effectively communicates to customers, team members, and supervisors regarding all aspects of the job.
• Teamwork- Works well in a team environment.
• Stress Tolerance - Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations such as fatigue, inclement weather, and or time pressure.
• Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Initiative- Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Customer Service- Demonstrates an exceptional level of customer service and professionalism.
• Diversity- Values Diversity and Diversity of Thought.

Must possess/maintain a valid Class A CDL and will be required to live within a 35 mile radius of the Topeka Operations Center. The applicant must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Selected applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete a written test as well as a skills demonstration.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Locations: Topeka Operations Center 4001 N. W. 14th Topeka 66618

Job: Distribution Operations