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Starting Salary: $51.00

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Class 1 Journeyman Lineman performs skilled, complex, technical work involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of power distribution systems. They work with the Lead Journeyman to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant job performance. Duties of the Class I Lineman involves climbing poles and handling high voltages. This position works four 10-hour days plus mandatory standby duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• General knowledge equivalent to 2 years of college

• 4 years of related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Certified in the four-year correspondence studies of the City of Edmond, Electric Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program as a Class I Lineman

• Possess, or be able to obtain within 90 working days, a valid Class "A" Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements

• Maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of operating and maintaining the existing and/or new distribution system/facilities
• Perform work on energized primary circuits, secondary circuits, and non-energized circuits
• Climb poles or utilize bucket attached to a truck-mounted boom
• Construct, maintain, and repair distribution power lines
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials and guard against loss or damage
• Ensure conformance to construction standards, code requirements, and specifications
• Contact property owners to gain permission for accessing their property
• Assume responsibilities of Lead Journeyman Lineman when assigned
• Provide input about employee development

Necessary Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical power circuit plans/specifications
• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, and equipment involved in electrical distribution system work
• Willingness to perform standby duties
• Availability and willingness for call-back during off-duty hours
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Edmond Electric and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.