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

Dairyland Power Cooperative•Lancaster, WI

5d•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. This role requires performing all work in accordance with established safety rules, safety practices, work methods, company policies, and procedures, fostering a safe work practices and mindset while performing work in the most efficient manner possible. The position is responsible for knowing and executing Human Performance tools daily while completing work activity. The Lineworker is 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. They will execute knowledge and skill to perform all necessary work on transmission poles, which requires climbing and installing or replacing conductor, insulators, hardware, crossarms, or attachments, and inspect transmission lines on walking patrol for damage and obstructions. The role also involves executing knowledge and skill in correct line and substation switching procedures, assuming responsibility for the safe and proper maintenance and upkeep of vehicles, tools, and other Dairyland assets or equipment being utilized, assigned or unassigned. The Lineworker will execute responsibility for reporting problems, deficiencies, conditions, etc., to the Area Supervisor and complete work requests to begin the workflow through the work management process. They are responsible for communicating issues regarding other departments directly to the appropriate departments, which may include System Operations Center, Vegetation Management, Electrical Maintenance, Right-of-Way, Transmission/Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Safety. The position is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and scheduling all maintenance activities and for coordinating the activities with the area supervisor for the respective area. Participation in and completion of pre-job and post-job briefings are also required. The Lineworker is responsible for maintaining appropriate relations and interactions with other utilities, property owners, and the general public, and for documentation of work activity/completion using systems such as Dynaway, D365 Work Order Management, TREM, etc., while performing and executing work. They will also 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 may also be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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.
Operate small and large trucks, basket truck, derrick, end loader and UTV/ATV.
Manipulate/operate air compressor, hot sticks, hydraulic tools, shovel, cant hook, protective ground, hand tools, insulators, anchors, cross arms (weighing up to 100 lbs), wire, rope, and two-way radio.
Occasionally climb poles or stand in a hydraulic bucket to work at height of 55 feet or more, often working in awkward positions.
Frequently lift materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally lift items that weigh up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to perform pole top and bucket rescue.
Shovel dirt, work around noisy equipment, and visually inspect work.
Occasionally work with energized lines that must be handled according to NESCO/OSHA and DPC Safety Practices.
Occasionally work at night, on weekends and holidays to repair or install lines.
Interact with crew members, foreperson, and supervisor via verbal and written communication.
Position requires the ability to hear, use near and far vision, stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, twist upper body, climb hand-over-hand, and manipulate a variety of objects and tools.
Must be able to drive a variety of motor vehicles and operate hydraulic equipment.
Work outdoors with great physical exertion, often in poor weather conditions.
Work on uneven terrain in fields and along roads, often encountering vehicular traffic.
Off-duty availability.
Must relocate/reside within 25 air mile radius of designated work location.

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.
Execute 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.
Execute 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.