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Journeyman Lineman
at Easton Utilities Commission
Easton, MD
Posted: 4-10-2025
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation
$82,680/year
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About this Career
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Skills
Splicing, CDL Class A License, Journeyman Lineman, Distributed Computing, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Electric Power Distribution, Trenching
Job Description
- Easton Utilities is currently seeking a Journeyman Lineman for the Electric Department.
HIRING RANGE
- $39.75/hr. or higher depending upon experience
JOB OBJECTIVE
- Install and repair overhead and underground cables and equipment required for the electric distribution system. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with on-call and overtime requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Five (5) years' experience as an Apprentice Lineman and minimum two (2) years experience as a Journeyman Lineman required. Up to one year credit may be given for completing a formal on site Lineman Program with certification
- Must know the operation of the electric distribution system, cable handling and splicing and able to read plans
- Must know how to operate derrick and bucket trucks, trenchers and associated tools
- Must have a valid MD Class A CDL
- Must live within fifteen miles of 219 North Washington Street.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to pass DOT physical
- Capable of physical work that includes climbing utility poles and working in open trenches with tools and equipment while being exposed to hazardous conditions and extreme noise and weather
- Must wear proper PPE at all times.
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform live line overhead line work on primary circuits
- Perform dead line overhead line work
- Install underground line and repair primary circuits
- Perform overhead line work on secondary circuits
- Install underground line on secondary circuits
- Troubleshoot, locate, and repair problems on primary and secondary circuits
- Oversee and be accountable for work done at job site
- Take initial responsibility for truck and equipment
- Install and maintain streetlights
- Maintain reasonable availability to come in and work when needed to repair the distribution system
- Demonstrate the ability to safely oversee and provide training to apprentice lineman insuring proper procedures
- Enhance the Electric Departments service and productivity by providing support to other employees, filling in and completing other tasks as requested by your direct supervisor or the Electric Department Manager
- Demonstrate skills proficiency through onsite testing. All new hires since May 2017 must have completed the Northwest Lineman College Power Delivery Program or equivalent accredited certification
- Demonstrate ability to safely and efficiently climb utility poles and structures for repair and maintenance
- Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.
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