Journeyman Lineman

To safely install, operate, and maintain the distribution facilities within the assigned service area in such a manner that meets the established standards and reflects the most efficient utilization of construction and operation methods, techniques, and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigned based on the successful candidate's level of training and experience.
• Will include types of work involved with the installation, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical distribution lines and facilities, which includes substations.
• Safety is a top priority. Therefore, the successful candidate will have demonstrated safe work practices, exceptional communication skills, and be committed to playing an active role in safety.
• Performs diverse work erecting, repairing, and operating distribution and transmission facilities. 
• Works on energized lines, structures, and equipment involving electricity distribution.
• Exercises professionally when dealing with members, other employees, and the public.
• Assists in achieving safety accreditation by maintaining a safe and clean work environment and adhering to safety policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Assist as needed in keeping the warehouse/material storage areas and vehicles neat and clean and completing all required documentation promptly.
• Provide support during major outages as directed.
• Promote an environment that encourages team building by assisting other employees with the completion of their responsibilities.
• Perform bucket and pole top rescue.
• Gather tools and supplies to be used at the work site.
• Familiar with the proper use, care, and storage of hot line tools, rubber gloves, and all other protective equipment.
• Operate company radio.
• Read maps, specification books, and work orders.
• Respond to customer, regulatory, or management inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate trucks pulling trailers, operate winch in handling poles and transformers, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
• Report promptly for duty in the event of an emergency or outage.
• Identify primary, secondary, street lighting, sub-transmission, telephone, and CATV wires.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with DOT regulation and within company policies.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school degree or equivalent
• Journeyman Line Worker certification
• Must successfully complete a pre-assessment verifying Journeyman Line Worker status as determined by the cooperative
• Valid Class A, Commercial Driver’s License, and a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate
• Successfully pass a background check, drug/alcohol test and pre-employment physical

Special Requirements

• The candidate will be required to reside within 15 miles of the Lorain Medina Electric Cooperative office located in Spencer Ohio and be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for scheduled or unscheduled assignments. 

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of distribution system operations, system layout, National Electric Safety Code, and safe working practices is required. Must understand and know how to use computer applications.  Must be knowledgeable about transportation and power-operated equipment and regulations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is both in a controlled environment and outside in extreme temperatures (0 to 100 degrees F), in ice, snow, rain, sun, high humidity, etc.  Must be able to walk a mile over uneven terrain, jump ditches, and any other requirement associated with power line construction and right-of-way clearing to observe work.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.    

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

We expect employees to be honest and trustworthy and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager and Chief Operations Officer

**** Future professional advancements in the organization available of Crew Foreman and Operations manager.

About Lorain Medina Rural Electric

FESCO, a shared services and management cooperative, was formed in 1998 to share cooperative management staff, accounting, billing, engineering, communications, community and member relations, and marketing departments with Lorain-Medina Rural Electric and North Central Electric. North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an electric distribution cooperative serving the needs of about 9,600 members in Crawford, Hancock, Huron, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot counties in north central Ohio. We maintain about 1,800 miles of underground and overhead lines as well as 11 substations and one metering point. Incorporated in 1936, North Central Electric has been serving the area for over 75 years. Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative serving the needs of about 16,000 consumers in Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Medina and Wayne counties in northeast Ohio. We maintain about 1,500 miles of underground and overhead lines as well as 15 substations. Founded in 1935, Lorain-Medina Rural Electric has been serving the area for over 75 years. Both are not-for-profit electric cooperatives, each is owned and controlled by the members served l...ocally. Members voice their opinions on the operation and control of the cooperative through their elected board of trustees. www.ncelec.org www.lmre.org

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