Journeyman Powerline Technician

City of Garland

1d • $43 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• 4 years’ experience in construction and transformer loading/banking Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License
• Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days
• Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• 5+ years’ experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking
• General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices
• General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations
• General knowledge of transformer theory, loading and connectivity
• Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office
• Ability to identify system operating problems
• Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED