EXPERIENCED Overhead Journeyman Lineman

Requisition ID:  76367 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light is seeking highly skilled and experienced Distribution Journeyman Linemen to join our dynamic and dedicated team. As a Journeyman Lineman, you will play a pivotal role in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power systems, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to customers while adhering to all safety standards and regulations. Join us and make a significant impact in powering the future of Florida. If you are looking to enhance your career with the world's largest utility company, where your skills are highly valued and your safety is of upmost importance, FPL is the right fit for you. 

 

Benefits and Compensation:

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus: We value your expertise and commitment to enhancing our team. As a sign of appreciation, we offer a lucrative sign-on bonus of $10,000.
• Up to $10,500 Relocation Assistance: Ready to relocate and join our team? We're here to support your smooth transition. Eligible candidates may qualify for up to $10,500 in relocation assistance to help cover expenses and settle into your new home.

 

Position may be based at any location throughout FPL's service territory in the state of Florida.

 

Job Overview

Line Specialists will be expected to safely perform all associated tasks with the construction, maintenance and restoration of all overhead and underground facilities (excluding vaults, manholes, and hot compounds). They must be able to troubleshoot and repair all distribution and transmission circuits and equipment and prepare all associated paperwork. They will be responsible for making sure that all jobs assigned are worked in accordance with company design standards and work methods. May be required to work extended hours in inclement weather, may be required to travel throughout the system in cases of emergencies and storms, to restore the system. Line Specialists may work alone, on a crew, or to supervise a lower classification such as a ground worker, apprentice, or helper without direct supervision of a higher level classification.  Line Specialists may choose to work in either our Transmission or Distribution Units and may utilize our internal job posting system to move between the Units/Work Location. Line Specialists are expected to have the flexibility to work any shift at their assigned work location.

Required Qualifications

• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
• Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable work experience as a Journeyman Class 1 or A level craft worker
• Commercial Driver's License, Class A or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Climbing skills
• Completion of the FPL apprentice program or another accredited apprenticeship program
• Able to work in direct sunlight or at night
• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with live line maintenance (gloving) up to twenty three (23) KV and the use of hot sticks for all voltages
• Bucket Truck Rescue Certification
• Pole Top Rescue Certification
• Tower Rescue Certification

 

Employee Group:  Bargaining Unit
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Power Systems Bargaining Unit
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitt