Lineman I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Responsible for construction and maintenance work assigned in accordance with specifications or Tri-State engineering staff direction. The role performs, supervises, and trains others in construction and maintenance on energized and de-energized transmission conductors, structures, and equipment. It also carries out work orders, interprets prints, and prepares time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports. The position requires maintaining first-aid skills, including the ability to perform pole-top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure. It may lead and direct a crew in the absence of a Line Foreman or Senior Lineman. One position is available and will be filled at one of five levels—Lineman I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level Lineman—based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri-State’s business needs. The position supports reliable electric service and requires reliable performance of its essential functions. The employee must be willing and able to work overtime at any time of day or week, travel overnight, and work in unusual conditions such as storms, extreme temperatures, wind, and darkness. The employee must reside within a 60-minute response time of the base location.

Requirements

Associate degree in electric utility line work or a related discipline, acceptable Line School certificate of completion, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of appropriate experience, including at least one year as a Lineman IV at Tri-State, or acceptable equivalent experience, for the Journey Level qualification; candidates with less experience may be hired at an appropriate trainee or Lineman I–IV grade.
Good health and physical ability adequate for strenuous work.
Ability to climb wooden and steel structures up to 300 feet.
Thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of electrical transmission lines in the area.
Considerable skill in performing work according to standard methods of procedure.
Ability to exercise judgment and, when assigned, direct a group of workers.
Ability to apply artificial respiration on or off the ground and render practical first aid.
Ability to meet all Department of Transportation requirements.
Valid driver's license.
If not already holding a valid CDL, ability and willingness to obtain one within six months of hire or selection.
Willingness and ability to work extra and irregular hours as utility needs require and under unusual or special conditions, including storms, extreme temperatures, wind, and darkness.
Ability to reside within a 60-minute response time of the base location.
Ability to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

Perform, supervise, and train others in construction and maintenance on energized and de-energized transmission conductors, structures, and equipment.
Carry out work order assignments, interpret prints, and prepare daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports.
Maintain a first-aid card and the ability to perform pole-top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure.
Ensure co-workers observe safety rules.
Maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required for DOT-regulated vehicles and operate automotive equipment.
Set up safe clearances with dispatchers and operating personnel.
Lead and direct the crew in the absence of the Line Foreman or Senior Lineman, including planning and laying out assignments and routing and executing jobs.
Appraise the condition of lines, equipment, and rights-of-way while performing regular duties and advise the Line Foreman of defects or conditions needing attention.
Keep equipment maintained and in ready-working condition.
Promptly restore service during outages.
Perform work of equal or lesser skill within individual capabilities to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
Comply with applicable electric utility industry regulatory requirements and remain knowledgeable about applicable regulations, laws, standards, and best practices, including Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards, and Safety.
Comply with all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance, and fulfill responsibilities for company compliance programs.
Demonstrate and promote behaviors consistent with Tri-State's culture, Cooperative principles, core values, Board policies, and business practices.