Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

Journey Lineworker are responsible for building and maintaining electric power systems and for restoring electric service to commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential customers. They are expected to test, frame and set poles; climb poles, work in confined spaces; splice and terminate cables. Our Lineworkers will have had successfully completed a federal or state sanctioned apprenticeship (with approved supporting documentation) and/or IBEW sponsored line worker apprenticeship. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. Lineworkers must be able to drive safely, work extended hours; travel/transfer to new headquarter upon request at any time (General Construction Positions), and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Responsibilities
-Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for General Construction).
-Reviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day.
-Loads and unloads tools, materials and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job site.
-Lifts, pulls and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
-Loads and unloads tools, materials, and equipment off of hand lines while standing on elevated structures that include: Wood poles and insulated work platforms.
-Climb poles using boot hooks or aerial lift.
-Tests, frames; sets and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and install cross-arms.
-Performs substation switching; installs and replaces switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters and streetlights.
-Hangs and energizes transformers.
-Take voltage readings.
-Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
-Work will include the use of hand and power tools; digging holes by hand for pole installation; climbing ladders, poles, embankments and towers; working at heights above 35’ on poles and in aerial lifts; setting grounds; working with live circuits; and working in trenches, manholes and confined spaces.
-Sets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices or terminates cables.
-Installs and replaces equipment, meters and streetlights.
-Operates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified.
-Operates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms.
-Operates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies.
-Travels by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites
-May drive a Class A vehicle (i.e. bucket truck and line truck) to and from the job site. May drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations, meetings and training and will may use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials.
-Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
-Journey Lineworker may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of Crew Lead; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader.
-Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
-Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworkers.
 

Qualifications
Minimum:
-Completion of a federal or state sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored lineworker apprenticeship
-Must possessed a valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment
-Must have passed a California DMV medical exam by first day of employment
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
-Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
-Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
-Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
-Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory
-If hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date.
-Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen, background check, Post Offer Physical (POPA)