Journeyman Lineworker

Delaware Electric Cooperative•Greenwood, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DEC) is seeking an experienced Journeyman Lineworker for a full-time position. DEC is a progressive, member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving over 120,000 members. They are committed to providing safe, reliable, and competitively priced energy services and empowering their members. The company values its employees and offers competitive pay and exceptional benefits. They have been recognized as one of Delaware's top workplaces.

Requirements

Successfully completed a Lineworker Apprenticeship Program or have 8000+ (4 years+) working hours of experience.
Experience working on energized high voltage aerial lines and associated equipment.
Experience with underground distribution systems.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Must have a valid CDL license.
Must possess a valid Class "A" CDL license.
Must have knowledge to operate light or heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, trenchers, fork lifts, cranes, trucks and trailers.
Skills and abilities must be demonstrated by completing and passing an in-house certification test.
Must have Journeyman Lineworker Certification.

Nice To Haves

A Journey Lineworker hired with 8000+ (4 years+) working hours of experience is required to obtain the Journey Lineworker Certificate within two (2) years of his/her hire date.

Responsibilities

Provide the safe and efficient electrical service to member-consumers by developing and promoting required adherence to all established safety rules and practices.
Performs readily all duties enumerated in the position of Journey Lineworker including but not limited to all levels of work on overhead and underground systems, energized and de-energized, distribution and transmission, primary and secondary, without special supervision.
Completing all types of electrical service, construction and maintenance, including work on energized lines, transformers, switches and other equipment, on the transmission and distribution systems to the degree generally accepted within the industry and to which training and / or direct supervision has been provided in the most effective manner possible and in accordance with the established policies, plans and objectives.
To promote, in accordance with established policies and procedures, a dynamic electric use program by taking every opportunity to acquaint the consumers with the advantageous and productive uses of electricity and to assure them that they are receiving the maximum amount of uninterrupted and low-cost electric service through the diligent application of sound methods and effective performance of responsibilities.
To promote effective public and member relations by all available means including being able to inform the public of the Cooperative's objectives, plans, and programs and by actively participating in community and civic affairs.
Participates in the completion of all energized line work, including but not limited to changing out insulators, cross-arms, tools, and equipment and safety devices properly and readily, according to established safety codes and practices.
Available to participate in emergency maintenance, as directed and requested, after normal working hours.
Performs any other work of equal or lesser skill within the capabilities of the individual as needed to assist in the performance of this work.