GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lineman position is responsible for all construction and maintenance work assigned in accordance with RUS specifications or as indicated by the engineer, while training others as assigned. This includes construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de-energized. The Lineman will be responsible for appraising the condition of the line, equipment and right-of-way while performing regular duties. Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, field and inspection reports as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS - (Requirements listed below are for a Journey Level Lineman. Lineman I, II, III & IV require less experience)
- High school graduate or equivalent required. High school level math and/or electrical courses desired.
- Four years of appropriate experience, including at least one year as Lineman IV or have acceptable equivalent experience.
- Have good health and physical ability adequate for strenuous work.
- Must be able to climb wooden and steel structures up to 300 feet.
- Have thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of electrical transmission lines in the area.
- Be capable of applying artificial respiration on or off ground and able to render practical first aid.
- Must be able to meet all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) requirements. If not currently in possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), employee is required to obtain a CDL within six months of date of hire or date of selection for the position.
- Be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions; storms, extreme temperatures and winds, darkness, etc. Overnight travel required.
- Be able to exercise judgment in making decisions and, when assigned, to direct a group of workers.
- Must reside within a 60 minute response time to the base location.
To apply for this position, submit online at www.tristategt.org, then click on Careers. You may also mail to Tri-State G&T Association, Inc., PO Box 33695, 1100 W. 116th Ave., Denver, CO 80233.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran