Journeyman Lineman Job at Tipmont Wintek, Linden, IN

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  • Tipmont Wintek
  • Linden, IN

Job Description

Journeyman Lineman

The purpose of the Journeyman Lineman is to supply present and future electrical service needs of Tipmont REMC members in an efficient , economical manner.

The challenging nature of the job calls for toughness and grit. The reward is not only being part of a team responsible for providing power to homes. It is being a crucial first responder during natural or manmade disasters – one who provides and restores comfort and safety as well as electric service.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Instruct Apprentice Linemen during various phases of their training.
  • Familiarity with cooperative procedures and responsibility for correct, timely and complete handling of all records and reports.
  • Maintain necessary skills and knowledge to remain a competent craftsman .
  • The Journeyman Lineman:
    • Is first responsible to the Line Superintendent and, if assigned to a crew, under the supervision of the Line Foreman to which he is assigned; a Journeyman Lineman may, in turn, be delegated responsibility for supervising the work of others.
    • Shall have full authority to perform duties and responsibilities of the position in conformity with established policies and procedures.
    • Is accountable to their supervisor and the management of the cooperative for efficient performance of these responsibilities; although responsibilities may be delegated or assigned to another person, the accountability cannot be.
    • Is encouraged to use initiative and judgment in making decisions and remembering that their actions can affect the cooperative's best interests.
    • Should feel free to suggest improvements for operations and efficiency.
    • Shall secure approval from the Operations Manager, Line Superintendent or Line Foreman in making decisions when policies are unclear, inadequate or require interpretation.

Construction and Maintenance

  • Plan daily work activities by reviewing staking sheet s , work order s, maps and other related paperwork on each job in preparation for planning timely completion of assigned work.
  • Hold necessary knowledge to perform all phases of line work, including construction, operation and maintenance of the cooperative's electrical distribution and transmission systems.
  • Perform any of the duties involved in their previous positions.

Outages

  • The Journeyman Lineman will be on the standby rotation list and go out with anyone in the Line Department, such as another Journeyman Lineman or Pre-Apprentice Lineman, Apprentice Lineman, Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager, or anyone assigned to him by the Operations Manager or Operations Supervisor.

Safety and Compliance

  • Provide thorough job - briefing tailgate conferences prior to starting projects to ensure the completion of work in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
  • Work in compliance with established Rural Utilities Service ( RUS ) guidelines, federal regulations, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements , state code regulations, and c ooperative designing and staking specifications regarding standards, code safety rules , and general operating procedures.
  • Set an example of safe practices for others through their own work practices.

Requirements

  • Must be a certified journeyman Lineman.
  • A bility to use or learn to use a personal computer for various applications , including Word, Excel and database programs.
  • Ability to perform all types of work without supervision.
  • Ability to use all types of office equipment (e.g., copier, fax machine, telephone).
  • A bility to operate an automobile.
  • A bility to operate a two-way radio.
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language above the level of the average adult.
  • Ability to listen carefully to members and co- workers.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and valid Class A CDL .

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Job Tags

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