Journeyman Powerline Technician

1 week ago

Garland, TX, United States City of Garland Full time
Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area including overhead, underground, transmission and light system. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution and service lines/ equipment.

Pay Range:$43.47 - $51.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Rotating On-Call Schedule: The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3:30 PM or during weekends).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.

  • Build and maintain transmission/distribution power lines within the Garland Power & Light utility system. facilities.

  • Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.

  • Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.

  • Direct and monitor job tasks, progression and capability of crew.

  • Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes as scheduled by Training Manager.

  • Compile paperwork for WFM and Engineering.

  • Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.

  • Occasional travel to remote system facilities.

  • Continuation occupational training.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

  • 4 years' experience in construction and transformer loading/banking

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification

Preferred QualificationsEducation / Experience

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

  • 5+ years' experience with power line work in construction and transformer loading/banking

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • General knowledge of power line construction methods and practices

  • General knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations

  • General knowledge of transformer theory, loading and connectivity

  • Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office

  • Ability to identify system operating problems

  • Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times

Licenses & Certifications

  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

  • Able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver's License Class "A" w/Tanker Endorsement within 90-days

  • Certification as DOL Apprentice Line Technician

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.

Why Garland Power & Light?

Do you want to join an organization that offers career growth? Do you want a position that makes an impact on the community? Are you looking for a career, not just another job? If the answer is "Yes," then apply today

The City of Garland has a culture of appreciation, development, and growth

We offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a generous pension plan, and a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Garland hosts an annual employee appreciation event and offers an Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.

Garland Power & Light proudly competes in the annual Texas Lineman's Rodeo Not only does GP&L encourage participation, but they cover expenses for competitors Standby personnel are provided take-home vehicles, employees paid training programs, and each Powerline Technician is provided full uniforms/necessary tools atno cost.

  • Fire Resistant: jeans, shirts, hooded jacket, jacket, coveralls

  • Electrical Hazard: work boots, mud boots

  • Personal Protective Equipment: hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, rubber gloves/sleeves,

  • All necessary tools/equipment

If you are ready to join an organization that truly values its employees, apply today

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