Journeyman Lineman

Company Description

Parke County REMC is a nonprofit and member-owned electric cooperative. Incorporated in 1937 by a group of rural citizens, it exists today to distribute quality service and electricity to the members in portions of six counties: Parke, Putnam, Clay, Vigo, Montgomery and Fountain.
​Parke County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC), is located at 5001 E US Highway 36, Rockville IN 47872. As your utility, we serve over 9,000 residential, commercial, and industrial members and are governed by a board of seven member-elected directors who oversee the general business affairs of the cooperative. Parke County REMC has full time employees that are ready to serve your electrical and member needs. 

Job Description

Parke County REMC is looking for a Journeyman Lineman. Major responsibilities include construction, operation, replacement and maintenance of electric distribution lines, structures, and equipment while observing safety regulations. The Journeyman Lineman performs all phases of line work and construction - overhead and underground. May oversee the work of a Groundman and Apprentice Lineman as needed. 
This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:                                                                                  

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized apprentice program of at least four years.
• Minimum four years of progressive experience in electric system line construction, operation and maintenance as an apprentice is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) specifications and guidelines, substations, switching devices, transformer banks, oil circuit breakers, voltage regulators, line fuses, line currents, and voltage levels.

Personal & Position Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Indiana Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have the physical ability to perform duties required which include but are not limited to working outside in all weather conditions, manually digging holes for utility poles, lifting objects up to 100lbs, flagging traffic, walking on all types of terrain, and clearing right-of-way of trees.
• Ability to understand and follow cooperative maps, cooperative safety manual, work orders, staking sheets and any type of cooperative forms related to work being performed.
• Ability to adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines, including all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must demonstrate initiative and good judgement in decision making.
• Must meet residency requirements within one year of hire date.
• Must have a good mechanical aptitude to apply craft techniques, processes, and principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, members, and others.
• Ability to work effectively on a daily basis with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to operate Cooperative commercial vehicles, and other construction or maintenance related equipment as needed for assigned jobs.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with FMCSA regulations and Cooperative policies.

Additional Information

Parke County REMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: 4pm on Friday, April 26, 2024