Journeyman Powerline Technician

Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.

Pay Range: $43.47 - $51.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Rotating On-Call Schedule : The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3:30 PM or during weekends).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.

Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.

Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.

Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.

Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.

Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.

Occasional travel to remote system facilities.

Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification

Preferred Qualifications

Education / Experience

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

5+ years’ experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices

General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations

General knowledge of transformer theory, loading and connectivity

Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office

Ability to identify system operating problems

Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License

Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days

Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.