Journeyman or Utility Lineman/Lineworker

Great Lakes Energy • Wayland, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is looking for a journeyman or utility lineworker to work out of our Wayland district professionally maintaining, constructing, and providing emergency restoration of electric distribution systems. For over 85 years, we have powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. We serve over 128,000 meters as the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company. We prioritize enriching the lives of our community members. We not only provide electric service, but we also provide reliable and robust fiber technology through Truestream, a communication solutions subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy. We have over 300 employees who are more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit family of diverse professionals united by a shared vision. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, empowers growth, and fosters a sense of purpose in everything we do.

Requirements

• Completed a DOL-certified apprenticeship training program, including 7000 hours of on-the-job training.
• Recognized as a utility or journeyman lineworker.
• Unrestricted CDL with group A designation and air brake endorsement.
• Higher-step apprentice may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, constructing, and providing emergency restoration of electric distribution systems.
• Power restoration, power line construction, maintenance and repair of existing power lines and emergency call-outs.
• Working in the elements, no matter what the day looks like.
• Answering emergency calls.
• Working safely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Diverse wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing, as well as reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more!
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance packages.
• Two weeks of parental leave benefits for new parents (moms and dads).
• Adoption assistance up to $2,000.
• Training while you work.
• Opportunities to further your career, education or job shadow a different position.
• Two retirement savings plans for eligible employees: a traditional pension and a 401k option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed