Substation Lineman: Journeyman Electric Power Tech

City of Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Independence is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to perform complex duties installing, inspecting, and maintaining Independence Power & Light substations. Under supervision you may supervise apprentices and handle equipment such as transformers, breakers, switches, regulators, batteries, and chargers.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a Journeyman Lineman or have four years of substation experience, possess a valid drivers license, and have knowledge of

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of basic electricity, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Must complete NIMS training within first six months of hire.
• Requires skill in connecting and reading electrical meters and devices, operation of aerial devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, construct, inspect and maintain Independence Power & Light substations.
• Possible supervision of apprentices.
• Diagnose and repair substations equipment including transformers, breakers, switches and regulators.
• Perform cable integrity tests and location as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman certification or substation experience 4 years

Job description

City of Independence is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to perform complex duties installing, inspecting, and maintaining Independence Power & Light substations. Under supervision you may supervise apprentices and handle equipment such as transformers, breakers, switches, regulators, batteries, and chargers.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a Journeyman Lineman or have four years of substation experience, possess a valid drivers license, and have knowledge of