What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineman: Trainee, I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level position at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.?
Job Description
Responsible for all construction and maintenance work assigned in accordance with specifications or as indicated by Tri-State engineering staff. Performs, supervises, and trains others in all types of construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de-energized. Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required. Maintains a first-aid card and the ability to perform pole-top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure, if necessary.
Note :
There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of six job grade levels : Lineman Trainee, job grade T1 Lineman I, job grade T2; Lineman II, job grade T3; Lineman III, job grade T4; Lineman IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Lineman, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes :
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Journey Level Lineman
Hiring Wage : $62.09
Lineman IV
Hiring Wage Range : $56.66-$59.31
Lineman III
Hiring Wage Range : $51.72-$54.12
Lineman II
Hiring Wage Range : $47.25-$49.43
Lineman I
Hiring Wage Range : $43.19-$45.17
Lineman Trainee
Hiring Wage : $34.65
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and / or skill level.
Responsibilities
- Performs, supervises, and trains others in all types of construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de-energized.
- Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.
- Maintains a first-aid card and the ability to perform pole-top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure, if necessary.
- Responsible for observance of safety rules by all co-workers.
- Maintains a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), as required for the operation of DOT regulated vehicles, and operates automotive equipment.
- Sets up safe clearance with dispatchers and operating personnel.
- Leads and directs the work of the crew in the absence of the Line Foreman or Senior Lineman involving planning and laying out specific work assignments, and routing and execution of the jobs assigned.
- Responsible for appraising condition of the line, equipment and right-of-way while performing regular duties and for advising the Line Foreman of any defects or condition that needs attention.
- Responsible for having all equipment maintained in a ready-working condition.
- Responsible for prompt restoration of service during outage.
- Do any work of equal or lessor skill within the capabilities of the individual to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
- Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State's culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
- Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
- Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
Qualifications
Education and Training
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability :
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About Us
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states : Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.
Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.
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