Journeyman Lineman

Under direction of the Line Crew Foreman or designated supervisor, assist in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Pulaski Electric System electrical system by constructing, installing, repairing, replacing, inspecting, or removing equipment and material required for the distribution of electric service on elevated surfaces and with energized lines.

Essential Tasks

1. Comply with and enforce all safety rules and regulations.

2. Complete yearly Pole -Top Rescue in 5 minutes or less.

3. Determine causes of electrical faults and outages and devise a safe and efficient remedy.

4. Climb poles and structures using climbers or steps to perform framing and/or maintenance on electric distribution system.

5. Assemble distribution construction units according to PES specification system.

6. Drive any PES owned vehicle as required.

7. Efficiently utilize available work time.

8. Must be capable of working outside of normal work hours when necessitated by work requirements.

9. Operate any PES owned aerial device or digger derrick unit in a safe manner and in compliance with the manufactures operation limits.

10. Perform switching on substation equipment by following written switching procedures.

11. Make minor repairs on both pole-type and pad mount distribution transformers as necessary.

12. Operate a two-way radio and/or cellular phone and speak in a clear and understandable voice.

13. Function as a groundman or truck operator when directed by Foreman or designated supervisor.

14. Function as supervisor of a work unit when directed to do so by the Foreman or designated supervisor.

15. Participate in the “on-call” program after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis as scheduled. Journeyman will be capable of leading on-call.

16. Any other work assigned by the Foreman or designated supervisor required for successful performance.

Secondary Tasks

1. Assume responsibility for vehicles, tools, equipment, or materials assigned.

2. Assume responsibility for the care and safeguarding of customer’s property.

3. Maintain inventory of truck stock materials, requesting replacement

materials as required.

4. Maintain first aid, fire extinguishers, drinking water, and other safety or

personal comfort equipment on vehicles, replenishing or replacing as

needed.

5. Dig and backfill holes/trenches for poles, anchors and wire by hand when

required.

6. Assist other coworkers in framing, shoveling, tamping, cleanup of work

site, conduit placement, wire pulling, guy tensioning, or other groundwork.

7. Actively participate in training such as attending training classes and seminars as required.

8. Participate in committee or team activities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND CONDUCT

Experience Classifications

General

Completion of Pre-Apprentice assessment workshop, Lineman Apprenticeship correspondence course, and on the job training. Promotion to the next level shall be only at the recommendation of the Foreman or designated supervisor. The final approval shall rest with management. The employee may be required to demonstrate to his foremen that he has made substantial and significant progress in his present classification before being promoted to the next level.

Duties of the Journeyman Lineman

Employee shall be expected to be capable of performing all appropriate duties associated with electrical plant construction, operation and maintenance. Employee shall climb a minimum of 24 poles annually, a record of which shall be logged and initialed by the Foreman or designated supervisor while under this classification. Employee shall be expected to participate in the “on-call” program after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis. Will be scheduled for Advanced Lineman training through a PES approved training institution.

Physical Requirements

1. Capable of climbing poles using climbers and steps.

2. Capable of bending, twisting, squatting and stooping repeatedly for entire workday.

3. Must have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20.

4. Capable of lifting and carrying a weight of 100 pounds a distance of 125 feet across an unpaved surface of earth and vegetation.

5. Capable of lifting and placing a weight of 100 pounds on an elevated surface 50 inches high.

6. Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, including periods of temperature extremes occurring in the PES service area.

7. Capable of working outdoors during periods of night, sun, rain, sleet, snow, ice, wind, or other adverse conditions.

8. Capable of working outdoors during periods of poor air quality resulting from pollen or dust contamination, which may contribute to allergic, or respirators distress.

9. Capable of standing for 12-16 hours per day without rest.

Licenses and Certifications

1. Must possess at the time of employment or obtain within six (6) months of hiring, a valid Class B Commercial Driver License allowing legal operation of a motor vehicle in Tennessee. Maintaining of the Class B CDL or equivalent is a continuing condition of employment.

2. Must possess at the time of employment or obtain at a time designated by PES, a valid Red Cross or equivalent certification of proficiency in adult CPR and first aid.

STATEMENT ON POSITION

This job description and specification is to give the applicant a reasonable expectation of the requirements and responsibilities. It in no way implies that the person will be limited only to the requirements stated. Anything deemed necessary by management would become an integral part of this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39