Lineworker

Lansing Board of Water and Light; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

11 paid holidays

On-site fitness centers

Free parking

Home Purchase Plan - Forgivable $5,000

Job summary

The Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a skilled Lineworker to install and maintain overhead and URD distribution lines in the Lansing area. The role requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks, and following safety protocols; a journey-line status and CDL are essential.

You will perform hands-on tasks with transformers, switches, and other equipment, with several safety trainings and comprehensive benefits, competitive wages, and ample time off.

Qualifications

• Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have 2 or more years Journey line experience, with a certificate of journey lineman status preferred.
• Candidates must possess a valid MI CDL with required endorsements or pass DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD lines.
• Climb and work from poles and steel platforms, using safety gear.
• Follow safety manual and participate in required safety training.

Skills

Journey line worker

Line experience

CDL

Education

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Lineworker page is loaded## Lineworkerlocations: Lansing, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100346Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.Starting Salary Range: $60.64 - $60.64# **GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:**Responsible for performing all functions pertaining to overhead and URD distribution.# **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines.* Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, minicrane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc.* Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, rotohammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hotsticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc.* Works with various types of equipment including single- and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, re-closers, switches, cutouts, pad-mount transformers, pad-mount switchgear, switching modules, concrete pads, etc.* Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms, requiring wearing of line worker body belt, harness, and other safety equipment.* Required to follow BWL safety manual and wear required personal protective equipment.* Attends all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as directed by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.* Performs other related duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.# **JOB SPECIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program or equivalent.* Must have experience working primary voltages with rubber gloves and sleeves.* Must have 2 or more years Journey line experience, with a certificate of journey lineman status preferred.# **COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL):**Candidates must possess a valid MI Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Upon hire they must provide proof of successful completion of the State of MI written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) examination and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam. Within six months of the date of hire they must successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road test. Applicants must currently possess valid MI CDL with required endorsements or at minimum, pass DOT physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of hire/transfer. Individuals will be subject to DOT requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol.# **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Works aloft 70% of time. Operates different types of trucks and equipment. Stands and walks on uneven terrain 20% of time. Must be able to communicate emergency information. Works with and around high voltages. Good peripheral vision and depth perception necessary to perform job. Considerable climbing and working from poles up to 130' and working from steel platforms. Lifts up to 100 pounds. Respirator certification for entry into confined spaces.# **WORKING CONDITIONS:**Temperature and humidity extremes. Dust and noise levels can be high. Must work in inclement weather. Occasional exposure to confined spaces.Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan - Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!**About BWL:**The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.**The Location:**Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.**THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a municipally-owned public utility that provides safe, reliable and affordable utility products and services to around 100,000 electric and 58,000 water customers throughout the greater Lansing area.Our mission is to is to provide a safe, reliable and affordable utility experience through public ownership, climate consciousness and innovative strategies.