Position: Journey Lineworker (Full Time Role)
Location: Atwater, CA
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Position Overview:
Reporting to the Lineman Foreperson, the Electrical Lineworker is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead, underground, and sub-surface electric transmission and distribution systems. This role involves working at heights, handling energized equipment, and ensuring safe and reliable power delivery across the utility network.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation & Maintenance:
- Build and maintain transmission and distribution circuits, substations, streetlights, transformers, capacitors, and associated equipment—both overhead and underground.
Field Operations:
- Climb poles and towers, perform live-line work using rubber gloves or hot sticks, terminate cables, operate equipment (presses, ventilators), and trim trees near power lines.
Service & Troubleshooting:
- Respond to outages, connect/disconnect services, test customer systems, reconstruct lines, and perform phasing and energization of new/rebuilt circuits.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure safe work practices aligned with OSHA, NEC, California G.O. 95/128, and utility regulations. Maintain tools and site cleanliness. Perform traffic control and participate in system switching.
Teamwork & Supervision:
- Work independently or as part of a crew. May supervise and train apprentice lineworkers and participate in Underground Service Alert programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Recognized Journeyman Electric Lineworker status via I.B.E.W. or equivalent (e.g., 3.5+ years of training/experience or completion of CA-NV JATC program).
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid California Class A Driver’s License
- Rubber Glove Certification
- Pole-Top & Bucket Rescue Training
- HAZWOPER (40-hour) + annual refresher
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
- DOT manifesting and hazardous energy control training
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Deep understanding of electric utility systems and field equipment
- Skilled in energized line work, confined space operations, and equipment handling
- Proficient in reading plans and using work order systems (Microsoft Suite, etc.)
- Strong communication and safety-first mindset
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, perform physically demanding tasks, and respond to emergencies