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City of College Station Journeyman Lineman in College Station, Texas
Journeyman Lineman
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Journeyman Lineman
Salary
$37.13 - $40.41 Hourly
Location
College Station, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2402186
Department
Electric Department
Opening Date
04/18/2024
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems for College Station Utilities in accordance with departmental procedures, processes, and established safety protocols.
Principal Duties
Duties require sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform assigned installation and maintenance duties as well as sufficient strength and stamina to climb, work at heights up to 90’, and lift and use equipment within utility safety standards.
This class level for the skilled electrical trade have completed the apprentice level of training and experience and incumbents are fully qualified to work on energized primary and secondary electrical transmission and distribution lines, related facilities, and equipment; incumbents work under general supervision performing highly skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the municipal electrical utility overhead and underground distribution and transmission system.
The Journeyman Lineman performs all duties of the Apprentice Lineman, in addition to completing the following more complex journeyman level duties:
Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems.
Complete reports, documentation, and mapping information.
Assist Foreman in training of Apprentice Lineman.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to, act as Foreman in his/her absence as designated.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Valid Texas Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date. Must maintain a residence within a 40 minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position. Available to work on-call, emergency response, weekends, and evenings. Availability and willingness to participate, as needed in working overtime and/or on evenings and weekends. Ability to progress through skill plan program, within specified period of time, as defined in department’s skill plan policy. Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working at heights of up to 90’ above ground level; frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, and pushing/pulling; using hoist and dollies to lift and move heavy objects; and physically lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Possess basic level computer skills. Four (4) or more years of progressive electric utility line experience.
Preferred:
Graduate of a Lineman School or equivalent experience. Journeyman Lineman – Department of Labor Journeyman certification or equivalent.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Position posted until filled or closing date.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a current and valid State of Texas Class "A" CDL?
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Do you possess at least four (4) or more years of progressive electric distribution utility experience?
Yes
No
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Do you possess overhead and underground construction experience?
Yes
No
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What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position?
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Agency
City of College Station
Address
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
Phone
979-764-3517
Website
http://csjobs.cstx.gov
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