Job Description

As a Journeyman Lineman you will be responsible for line construction, installation, maintenance and to assure continuity of service for the rural electric distribution.

Essential Functions

• Follow industry accepted best practices for installation and maintenance of underground and overhead power lines.
• Acts as a Member Service Representative for the Cooperative.
• Install single and three phase overhead and underground transformers and other distribution equipment.
• Install distribution transformers, new service security lights, regulators, capacitors, and protective line equipment.
• Operation of fuses, switches, and sectionalizing equipment in distribution systems.
• Provide assistance during substation maintenance and switching.
• Support power restoration duties after an outage.
• Complete service orders required for the position.
• Consistent availability for on-call duties as requested.
• Properly maintain and show care for essential job-related equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Locate and mark underground cable routes as requested.
• Right-of-way maintenance to ensure clear power line path.
• Works with other departments to provide assistance as needed.
• Certified and regularly trained in first aid, CPR certification.
• Attend safety meeting, job training and such specialized training as may be assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance for Groundman and Apprentice Lineman.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following education and/or experience.

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman Lineman’s certification is required.
• 4 years of experience with rural electric distribution utility preferred.
• Valid Class A Indiana CDL driver’s license required.
• Read and understand terms and conditions of service, cooperative by-laws rate classifications, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), RUS drawing and specifications, safety rules and publications to stay up to date on requirements.
• Successful completion of lineman apprenticeship program approved by U.S. Department of Labor.
• Must live within 15 miles of Noble REMC office.

Additional Information

What's in it for you!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Immediate eligibility for paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• National discounts.
• On-site fitness center.
• Life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Fully funded pension.
• Traditional 401K and Roth 401K programs with a company match.