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Delta Montrose Electric Association Journeyman Lineman in Montrose, Colorado
POSITION: Journeyman Lineman
$61.25 per hour INCREASED PAY SCALE AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Constructs underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines: including but not limited to digging pole and anchor holes; framing poles; setting poles and anchors; stringing, sagging, and connecting conductor; installing armor rods, down guys, and pad mount gear; and performing related tasks of new construction of energized and de-energized lines. Installs, removes, maintains and repairs poles, steel towers, crossarms, pins, insulators, hardware, guys, transformer racks, switch racks, and outdoor substation structures in connection with construction, operation and maintenance of electrical facilities.
REQUIREMENTS: Must have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial driver's license (will be required to obtain a Colorado CDL upon successful completion of hire). Must have or be able to obtain within the first six months of employment a valid IBEW Journeyman Lineman Certificate. Must have recent experience performing electrical line construction and maintenance work. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have basic computer skills and legible handwriting. All Journeyman Linemen hired after September 1993 must reside within 30 miles of their assigned service area center.
WAGE: $61.25 per hour.
SHIFT: Full time.
JOB SITE: Thirty percent (30%) of the time is spent standing, thirty percent (30%) sitting, and forty percent (40%) walking. Will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 50 pounds is necessary when moving equipment from vehicle to work site. When doing pole work or moving a transformer, it may be necessary to push and pull approximately 150 pounds.
**Regular, predictable attendance is required. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Work is frequently performed under hazard conditions such as adverse weather, dust in the air or exposure to sunlight or toxic chemicals.
BENEFITS: Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, and 401K.
HOW TO APPLY: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on "How to Apply" to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).