Journeyman Lineman (Distribution) - Louisiana
On-siteLake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct safe work on energized and de-energized distribution systems, including stringing, sagging, and dead-ending conductors. Perform pole and tower climbing using fall protection, set and replace poles, and operate digger derricks and bucket trucks. Troubleshoot distribution problems, inspect rubber goods and PPE, and perform re-conductor jobs while adhering to minimum approach distances. Execute Job Task Safety Analyses (JTSA) and safely dig holes near underground utilities. Maintain company equipment and trucks in safe working order, drive conveyance machinery, and handle materials up to 60 pounds unassisted. Work with limited supervision across uneven terrain in hot and cold weather, potentially relocating for storm restoration or heavy lifting tasks.
Required Qualifications
- received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program
- certified testing program
- five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience
- working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work
- capability and expertise to work independently if required
- Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required
- Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
- Capable of safely installing and removing cover up material
- Able to string, sag, and dead-end conductor
- Experienced in pole/tower climbing using fall protection systems
- Has the ability to troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
- Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
- Able to safely set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
- Capable of safely performing a re-conductor job
- Understands minimum approach distances
- Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE
- Has the skill sets to safely operate a digger derrick and bucket truck
- Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
- Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
- Experienced to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures
- Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted
- Capable of climbing wooden poles and towers
- Walking and working across uneven terrain
- Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment
- Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions
- May be required to relocate as work requirements demand
- May be required to hold a valid class "B" commercial driver's license
- May be required to read and interpret blueprints
- Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site
- Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
- May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems
- May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training
- Works with limited supervision
Additional Requirements
- May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license
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