Powerline Technician (Journeyman) — Grid Builder & Maintainer

City of Garland; Garland (TX); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Garland is seeking an Electric Lineman to build and maintain dependable power service across GP&L transmission and distribution networks, including overhead and underground lines, substations, and lighting systems. You will install, service, and repair transmission, distribution, substation, and service line equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with several years of power line experience, and may require DOL Apprentice Line Technician certification.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking or related field.
• Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Power line construction

Electric transmission

Electrical distribution

Office software

Problem diagnosis

Safety practices

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

4 years’ power line experience

Descripción del empleo

The City of Garland is seeking an Electric Lineman to build and maintain dependable power service across GP&L transmission and distribution networks, including overhead and underground lines, substations, and lighting systems. You will install, service, and repair transmission, distribution, substation, and service line equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with several years of power line experience, and may require DOL Apprentice Line Technician certification.