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Delta Montrose Electric Association Journeyman Lineman in Montrose, Colorado
POSITION: Journeyman Lineman
The System Operator position is responsible for providing dispatching services for DMEA personnel and contracted outside co-ops. This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring technical knowledge and skill to perform a variety of services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Constructs underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines: including but not limited to digging pole and anchor holes; framing poles; setting poles and anchors; stringing, sagging, and connecting conductor; installing armor rods, down guys, and pad mount gear; and performing related tasks of new construction of energized and de-energized lines. Installs, removes, maintains and repairs poles, steel towers, crossarms, pins, insulators, hardware, guys, transformer racks, switch racks, and outdoor substation structures in connection with construction, operation and maintenance of electrical facilities. * Maintains both underground and overhead distribution and transmission electric system using rubber or synthetic insulation material by replacing damaged transformers, breakers, regulators, conductor, insulators, meter loops, poles, switching or sectionalizing gear and related equipment on energized or de-energized lines. Locate faults. * Performs various duties related to customer service including reading meters, making service changes, troubleshooting service outages, making delinquent account collections, carrying out voltage tests and completing outage reports. * Performs related duties daily including taking inventory, accounting for materials used, loading and unloading materials, and inspecting distribution and transmission lines as part of a preventative maintenance progr * Instructs and trains apprentices in all phases of overhead and underground work performed by linemen * Participates fully as a crew member in all job discussions. * Responsible for the proper care of all equipment used in conjunction with line work. * Installs and removes street lighting equipment.
REQUIREMENTS: * Must have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial driver's license (will be required to obtain a Colorado CDL upon successful completion of hire). * Must have or be able to obtain within the first six months of employment a valid IBEW Journeyman Lineman Certificate. * Must have recent experience performing electrical line construction and maintenance work. * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Must have basic computer skills and legible handwriting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Thirty percent (30%) of the time is spent standing, thirty percent (30%) sitting, and forty percent (40%) walking. Will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. * Carrying up to 50 pounds is necessary when moving equipment from vehicle to work site. * Seventy-five percent (75%) of the work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. * When doing pole work or moving a transformer, it may be necessary to push and pull approximately 150 pounds. * Operating controls is done constantly while sitting in a vehicle driving and operating machinery. * Climbing poles or ladders using feet, legs, hands, and arms is done frequently.
WAGE: $61.25/ Hour
SHIFT: Full time. Twelve (12) hour shift work required (rotating shifts over 24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
JOB SITE: Montrose, CO.
BENEFITS: * Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, STD/LTD, life insurance, and 401k retirement. Retirement includes 8% base salary contribution and additional 4.5% match
HOW TO APPLY: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on "How to Apply" to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).