Job Title: Journeyman Line Worker

Logan County Electric Cooperative provides reliable electric utility service to 4,700 homes, businesses, farms, and schools in Logan County.

Are you interested in an outdoor job that gives you the opportunity to serve your local community by providing reliable electric service? If this sounds like you, apply today!

Apply by emailing your resume to jobs@logancounty.coop

Position Summary

This position performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of LCEC’s overhead and underground electrical distribution system.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $54.63 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Pension Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Clothing and boot allowance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, replaces and maintains poles, wires and associated equipment on LCEC’s overhead and underground distribution system.
• Accurately completes miscellaneous service orders.
• Inspects overhead and underground lines, substations and equipment.
• Digs holes, frames poles, sets poles, hangs transformers, sags wire, energizes power lines. Sets poles, anchors and guys.
• Digs trenches and lays conduit and vaults. Splices wire and cable.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and adjusts various controls or meters used in the electrical system.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs tools, trucks and equipment.
• Promptly responds to outage calls.
• Performs substation maintenance.
• Establishes safe work zones and adheres to safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in electric utility line work.
• Minimum of 1000 hours of supervised bucket work around energized lines.
• Completion of Journeyman Lineman Certification.
• Possession of a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License without “L” restriction (air brakes).
• Must possess and maintain CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid training certification.
• Must possess and maintain pole top and bucket rescue certification.
• Upon offer, employees will be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Resides within Logan County or be willing to relocate within 6 months of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the electric utility industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, the individual must have sufficient physical health to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8-hour day.
• Must have the physical strength and stamina to perform the duties required, which include learning to climb poles, lifting heavy objects up to 100 lbs., and assisting in the construction of lines as needed.
• Must be able to work under adverse conditions such as extreme heat or cold, high winds, and storm conditions, as well as during emergency conditions after regular office hours.
• Must have the endurance necessary to navigate various terrains, including uneven ground, excavated areas, fallen branches, or heavy underbrush.
• Wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Must have sufficient eyesight to accurately judge distances and effectively work in low or no light conditions using hand-held lights or a spotlight
• Maintain concentration for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively with others and handle conflict professionally.
• Have an acute consciousness of safety and a positive attitude toward accident prevention.

Logan County Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply by emailing your resume to jobs@logancounty.coop