Lineworker, Maintenance or Ind App Lineworker (Lancaster, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative•Lancaster, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lineworker, Maintenance is responsible for the safe inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of the transmission line system, including transmission lines and substations in respective areas. Be available to aid and troubleshoot issues in emergency situations, working as needed to restore power to the system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a recognized accredited lineworker program.
Two (2) years of transmission line construction experience preferred (maintenance experience acceptable).
Knowledge of personal protective grounding methods, switching, patrolling, documentation, and record keeping, substation fuse replacement, line and substation maintenance and repair.
Ability to identify outage-causing issues and initiate preventative measures, troubleshoot, and restore service during outages.
Pole and steel climbing skills.
Understand of theory of electricity and associated principles.
Computer skills necessary.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman status preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in accordance with established safety rules, safety practices, work methods, company policies, and procedures. Foster safe work practices and mindset while performing work in the most efficient manner possible. Responsible for knowing and executing Human Performance tools daily while completing work activity.
Responsible for the safe inspection, operation and maintenance of all transmission lines and substation facilities within a respective designated area with emphasis on facility reliability and life expectancy.
Executes knowledge and skill to perform all necessary work on transmission poles, which requires climbing and installing or replacing conductor, insulators, hardware, crossarms, or attachments. Inspect transmission lines on walking patrol for damage and obstructions.
Executes knowledge and skill in correct line and substation switching procedures.
Assume responsibility for the safe and proper maintenance and upkeep of vehicles, tools, and other Dairyland assets or equipment being utilized, assigned or unassigned.
Execute responsibility for reporting problems, deficiencies, conditions, etc., to the Area Supervisor; Complete work requests to begin the workflow through the work management process.
Responsible for communicating issues regarding other departments directly to the appropriate departments: These may include System Operations Center, Vegetation Management, Electrical Maintenance, Right-of-Way, Transmission/Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Safety
Responsible for planning, prioritizing, and scheduling all maintenance activities and for coordinating the activities with the area supervisor for respective area.
Participate in and complete pre-job and post-job briefings.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate relations and interactions with other utilities, property owners, and the general public.
Responsible for documentation of work activity/completion using systems such as Dynaway, D365 Work Order Management, TREM, etc., while performing and executing work.
Assist in the training of co-workers regarding safety rules, company policies, switching, maintenance and all work-related procedures.
Other duties historically performed by this classification.