Lineman Wichita W-Sat eve

Evergy; Wichita (KS); In loco; USD 67.000 - 96.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Evergy is hiring a Journeyman Lineman in Wichita, KS, working Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 2:00 p.m. to midnight. The role requires 3+ years of lineman experience or First Class status, with a valid CDL Class A and residence within 35 miles of the Wichita Operations Center.

The job involves working on transmission and distribution lines, installing and maintaining systems, and ensuring safety and teamwork in a demanding outdoor environment.

Competenze

• Journeyman Lineman with 3+ years experience or First Class Lineman status.
• Must possess/maintain a valid Class A CDL.
• Live within 35 miles of Wichita Operations Center.

Mansioni

• Open switches or ground lines to remove hazards and facilitate repairs.
• Install and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Inspect lines and equipment using testing instruments.
• String conductors and replace damaged poles.
• Maintain safety and effective communication on site.

Conoscenze

Safety

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Customer service

Diversity

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A License

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB TITLE: Lineman Wed - Sat Evenings

REQUISITION: DIS010P

DEPARTMENT: Wichita Line

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

PAY: $59.16

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 the Journeyman Lineman position in Wichita, Kansas. This position is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to midnight.

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 Wichita 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

Wichita Operations Center

4025 N Toben St

Wichita 67226

Job

Distribution Operations

Unposting Date

Nov 4, 2026