Journeyman Lineman

FreeState Electric Cooperative•McLouth, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FreeState is the largest rural electric cooperative in Eastern Kansas, serving almost 15,000 member-owners. As a democratic, not-for-profit organization, FreeState is governed by its members who actively participate in setting cooperative policy and making decisions in the best interest of the cooperative. This role is classified as Non-exempt and Full-time, with one position available in McLouth, KS. The Journeyman Lineman is crucial for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the electric system, ensuring efficient and reliable service to members through the correct application of materials and equipment.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of the Merchants Training Program or an approved apprenticeship program is required.
Have and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License without an L, Z, or E restriction is required.
Effective working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system, including the installation of meters, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, sectionalizers, and reclosers is required.
Extensive understanding of construction specifications and is thoroughly familiar with most phases of distribution line construction, equipment applications, tool application and equipment operations.
Upon hire, obtainment of Fort Leavenworth access pass is required.

Nice To Haves

Degree in electrical power and distribution or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all required construction, maintenance, and operations on energized and non-energized portions of the system without any supervision.
Assumes the responsibility of the Area Person, as directed, which includes line inspections, meter exchanges and readings, re-sagging conductors, replacing anchors by hand, pulling slack guys, right-of-way maintenance, secondary change outs, consumer inquiries and connections, responding to outages and power quality issues, daily ticket assignments, preparing staking sheets for work orders, and billing collections.
Assists in training and supervision of all Apprentice Linemen and Serviceman.
Ensures switching operations for maintenance and/or emergencies.
Operates and applies all circuit and sectionalizing devices and electrical devices used on the system in a proper and safe manner.
Troubleshoots line deficiencies and takes corrective measures within the limitations set forth in this job description.
Performs required work on energized underground transformers and enclosures.
Placement of poles in and around energized lines.
Operates and works from the bucket truck on and around energized lines.
Performs after-hour duty assignments and participates in the Cooperative's "on-call" rotation as directed.