Journeyman or Utility Lineman/Lineworker
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
- 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 electric distribution systems
- Constructing electric distribution systems
- Providing emergency restoration of electric distribution systems
- Power restoration
- Power line construction
- Maintenance and repair of existing power lines
- Emergency call-outs
- Storm work within our expansive system will require assistance to other service areas
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing
- Reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance packages
- Two weeks of parental leave benefits for new parents
- 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 (traditional pension and a 401k option)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
