Lineman Journeyman

4 weeks ago

Teulís, Occitanie, United States Evergy Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Lineman Journeyman to join our team at Evergy. As a Lineman Journeyman, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution and transmission systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
  • Maintain and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
  • Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
  • String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using wenches to adjust tension.
  • Replace or straighten damaged poles.
  • Test voltage to ensure correct connections are made.
  • Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
  • Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string the cable through conduit running through the trenches.
  • Analyze sites for the purpose of determining the safest and most efficient method to complete the task.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid commercial driver's license.
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Working Conditions:

This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with frequent exposure to inclement weather, high voltage electrical systems, and heavy equipment. The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 minutes driving time of the Shawnee Service Center.

Evergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be.