What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Lineman position at Florida Keys Electric Cooperative?
Journeyman Lineman
Location: Tavernier, FL
Department: Distribution
FT/PT Status: Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, move, or remove transformers, security lights, service drops, poles, conductors, capacitors, regulators, OCRs, or any other line equipment.
- Perform work from a bucket at various heights, in addition to climbing poles.
- Perform "hotline" work on all lines and voltages of the Cooperative, following prescribed methods and procedures.
- Must be FKEC certified for working in or out of the bucket.
- Locate and repair trouble on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines and equipment, making them safe against possible damage to life or property pending permanent repair.
- Ensure jobs are completed as safely and quickly as possible.
- Run services, set, remove, connect, and disconnect meters.
- Must be knowledgeable of underground locations of septic tanks, water lines, etc., when setting up to perform work.
- Responsible for the performance of assigned work in accordance with FKEC standards and procedures.
- Prepare necessary reports and records in, including staking sheets, time, and vehicle reports.
- Direct and instruct First Class and Apprentice Lineman and Journeyman as required.
- Ensure public and crew safety at all times.
- Ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.
- Must be knowledgeable of the operation of various machinery and equipment required to perform job duties.
- Perform "on call" duty assignments 24 hours a day when on call, as required.
- Trim back trees/shrubs when necessary to perform required maintenance.
- Read meters, make collections, and investigate consumer complaints.
- Perform maintenance on water crossing structures when required.
- Operate fault-finding equipment for underground lines.
- Pull cables, splice and make cable connections.
- Must be knowledgeable of and understand REA Specifications.
- Make tests on the cable of any voltage and install cables, potheads, transformers, network protectors, and overhead and underground electrical equipment, manholes, vaults, and ducts.
- Responsible for notifying the warehouse of materials used or retired.
Additional Considerations:
- Safety - Follow and promote FKEC's Safety Program and Corporate safety goals.
- Communications - Ensure all communications internally and externally are provided in a timely and professional manner. Must possess strong communications skills to effectively interact with all other FKEC departments.
- Professional Conduct - Model and encourage the pursuit of company values through examples of leadership, honesty, integrity, and respect.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Training and Experience:
Completion of recognized Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program, and experience working as a Journeyman Lineman.
Must possess a valid Class A CDL. If Class A CDL is not issued by the state of Florida, must be able to transfer to the State of Florida.
OTHER JOB INFORMATION (if applicable):
Working Conditions:
Position requires heavy lifting, awkward work positions, and exposure to many adverse elements of weather conditions. Other physical demands are the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, and perform repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must have the ability to give and receive detailed information through oral and written communication. Must be able to work from a bucket at various heights, therefore, must not have a fear of heights. Must be able to climb poles. Must be knowledgeable of navigational requirements.
Location Requirements:
FKEC Employees in Operations are required to live within the FKEC service territory.
This position has location-specific requirements for assigned Standby time.
Other
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, IBEW Local 349.
Benefits include Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan, Retirement, Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Paid Holidays, Disability plans, and more. Some benefits have a length of service requirement.
All applicants are subject to passing a background check and a pre-employment drug screen.