Journey Lineworker

Mountain View Electric Association•Limon, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is seeking a Journey Lineworker to join their Limon office. This role is crucial for providing reliable electricity to members by maintaining both overhead and underground electrical systems. MVEA is a growing, mission-driven, member-owned electric cooperative in Colorado, committed to integrity, accountability, innovation, and community. They offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a stable work environment, and a four-day work week.

Requirements

General knowledge of the electric utility industry, cooperative principles, and member service procedures.
Proficient at operating a computer, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, staking sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic mathematical ability (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals) and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and ratios.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw solid conclusions.
High school graduate or G.E.D.
Completed a recognized apprenticeship program for Journey Lineman.
Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial driver license.

Responsibilities

Constructs underground and overhead electrical lines, including digging, framing poles, setting poles and anchors, stringing and connecting conductor, opening trenches, installing pad mount switchgear and underground conductor, and locating underground cables.
Determines the locations of faults in damaged cables and performs related tasks on both energized and de-energized lines.
Maintains substations, underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines, and other electrical system components by locating faults and repairing or replacing damaged equipment such as transformers, breakers, regulators, insulators, meter loops, poles, and switchgear.
Completes all necessary forms and reports required by the Association in a timely and accurate manner.
Is responsible for materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and vehicles assigned, maintaining them in good condition and reporting any necessary maintenance or repairs.
Understands and follows Association operational procedures, safety manual, and policies.
Must have working knowledge of RUS Line Construction Specifications and understand how to apply this to daily tasks.
Must keep informed of changes in the art of the trade.
May be directed to supervise a crew.
Frequently performs various duties related to member service, including reading meters, making service changes, disconnecting and connecting services, patrolling line, testing voltage, and other related tasks.
Must be trained and able to demonstrate proficiency in pole top, bucket, and confined space rescue to established standards.