What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Lineman (UN111) ($10K Sign-On Bonus!) (Relocate to Cheyenne, Wyoming!) position at Black Hills Energy?
Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary :
This important role will provide new overhead and underground electric service to customers. Perform work in construction and maintenance of overhead and underground primary and secondary lines.
Pay Range : $55.44 (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)
10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this position!
NOTICE : The $10K sign-on bonus is for external, new hires only. Current employees or rehires of Black Hills Energy are not eligible for this bonus.
Reporting Relationship : Electric Operations Supervisor
Location : Cheyenne, Wyoming
Must live within 30 miles and 30 minutes of the Cheyenne Service Center.
Essential Functions :
- Install and connect overhead and underground services and transformers.
- Erect and set poles, pull wire, and connect transformers; troubleshoot issues related to these operations.
- Perform hot work (up to and including 25 KV).
- Install, maintain and remove overhead and underground distribution facilities.
- Performs switching for District and System Control.
- Check customer's voltage / sets, monitors, and reads recording volt meters when necessary.
- Locates and repairs underground cable faults.
- Run primary and secondary spans and repair primary and secondary lines.
- Open and close cutout door to energize or de-energize lines and transformers.
- Complete service orders to set and remove meters.
Additional Responsibilities :
What Is Required :
What Is Desired :
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company : We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.
Salary : $55
