Journeyman Lineman

Yampa Valley Electric Association•Steamboat Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

YVEA is hiring an experienced Journeyman Lineman to construct, maintain, and repair our transmission and distribution electrical system. This is a hands-on, safety-critical role for a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in quality workmanship and reliable service to the communities we power.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems
Experience with pole-line construction, underground equipment, and substation maintenance
Ability to work safely on energized and de-energized lines
Strong documentation and reporting habits
Willingness to perform scheduled standby duty
Leadership skills to guide crew members and apprentices

Responsibilities

Build and maintain the transmission and distribution system - clearing right-of-way, digging pole and anchor holes, framing and setting poles and anchors, stringing and sagging conductors, and installing downguys
Install and maintain underground equipment, cable, and specialty switches
Install transformers, transformer banks, breakers, take-off assemblies, services, regulators, streetlights, meters, and lightning arresters on both energized and de-energized lines
Maintain, test, and repair switching structures, substations, oil circuit breakers, oil circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and transformers
Patrol lines, read operations counters, and report conditions needing maintenance
Perform voltage checks, load surveys, and load balancing
Support meter technicians with C.T. and P.T. meter installations
Respond to trouble calls on scheduled standby
Maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and rubber goods in safe operating condition
Complete required documentation - job briefings, staking sheets, switching orders, outage reports, and daily time/mileage logs
Lead and oversee the performance and quality of work for crew members and apprentices