Journeyman Lineman (Distribution)

Irby Construction Company • Lake Charles, LA

121d

About The Position

A Journeyman Lineman at Irby Construction Company classification will have received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience. Journeyman Linemen shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required. THE DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN OPENINGS WILL BE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA.

Requirements

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand
• May be required to hold a valid class 'B' commercial driver’s license
• May be required to read and interpret blueprints
• Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site
• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems
• May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training
• Works with limited supervision
• Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted
• Capable of climbing wooden poles and towers
• Walking and working across uneven terrain
• Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment
• Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years
• Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required
• Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
• Capable of safely installing and removing cover up material
• Able to string, sag, and dead-end conductor
• Experienced in pole/tower climbing using fall protection systems
• Has the ability to troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
• Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
• Ability to safely set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
• Capable of safely performing a re-conductor job
• Understands minimum approach distances
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE
• Has the skill sets to safely operate a digger derrick and bucket truck
• Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
• Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
• Experienced to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees