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Lakeviewlight

Journeyman Lineman

Lakeviewlight, Lakewood, Washington, us, 98496

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Hourly Wage: Starting at $71.11; Union Position

Regular Business Hours - 4 days/week and 10 hours/day: Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm

Job Duties:

This position performs a wide range of work including construction, maintenance and operation of our overhead and underground distribution system and operation of equipment. The position will work on energized or non-energized power lines, cables and equipment.

The essential functions of a Journeyman Lineman will include: Safely installing, maintaining and repair of cable, conduit, vaults, enclosures, and transformers. Performs switching, locating, hi-potting and testing, fault finding, exposing, splicing, and terminating of URD cables. Must know how to operate man-lifts, and other utility vehicles, power tools and hand tools associated with the electrical line trade. This position will perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Cleans, stocks, and loads vehicles; inspects vehicles and performs minor repair and maintenance or requests follow-up repair work. Tree/brush trimming and debris removal on or near energized or de-energized lines or equipment.

The individual assigned to this position will work in outdoor conditions sometimes under potentially adverse weather situations. Must have the ability to climb poles, including conducting pole-top, bucket and vault rescue if necessary. During system emergencies, individual is expected to work extended out-of-routine hours. Position requires lifting up to 75 pounds, climbing, pushing, and pulling. An employee in this position may be exposed to hazardous materials, substances or circumstances. This is a full-time union position with representation from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 483.

Experience Required:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Completed an apprenticeship performing all classes of overhead and underground transmission and distribution work

Ability to obtain an IBEW certification as a Journey Level Lineman

Current WA State Driver’s License with Class A Commercial Driver’s License certification and a good driving record

Journeyman Lineman placement is conditional upon successful completion of a company-paid physical, drug screen, and background check, which are processed after a job offer is extended and accepted.

Experience Preferred:

Current certification for telescopic boom trucks with both Swing Cab (TLL) and Fixed Cab (TSS)

Possess and maintain CPR certification, flagging, and first aid card

Strong safety culture

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, Washington State Electrical Workers’ Safety Rules (WAC 296-45), policies and procedures, as well as Company line construction and maintenance standards.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for this type of work.

Knowledge of practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade (including overhead and underground systems). Knowledge of electrical theory and principles related to power transmission and distribution systems and ability to read and interpret system maps, work sketches and circuit diagrams.

Familiarity with OSHA 1910.269 standards

Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), MERP, PTO, EAP, paid holidays, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

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