Journeyman Lineman

Candidates selected for interview will be required to:

• Complete a written test on basic line work knowledge
• Complete a pole-top rescue according to Oregon safety and work practices, with required equipment

Summary

Construct, repair, maintain, and replace transmission and distribution power lines between generating stations, substations, and customers, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Install and connect both underground and overhead single and multi-phase poles, pole hardware, line equipment, and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lighting arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools and following diagrams furnished by the PUD.
• Install or remove broken or defective conductors, insulators, cross arms, brackets, and other hardware by climbing poles or ride in bucket attached to truck mounted boom.
• String and secure new conductors to cross arm insulators and splice or affix wire to adjoining sections of line to complete circuit.
• Perform work on open switches or clamp grounding device to energized equipment or de-energized line or accessories as directed by supervisors. Connect and disconnect routine and nonpaying consumer account lines.
• Report all unsafe acts, accidents, or conditions to the Line Foreman or in their absence the Operations Supervisor.
• Suspend insulated ladders and platforms from pole cross arms, cover energized line with fiber guards to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service by power shutoff, and use long insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools.
• Patrol power lines and repair applicable situations or report situations that require engineering attention or other work forces or equipment
• Provide guidance and training to Apprentice Lineman.
• Trim trees as required to maintain power line clearance.
• Inspect work for quality in accordance with applicable specifications, and codes.
• Complete all required documentation on paper and/or electronically.
• Maintain working knowledge of the most up-to-date an effective techniques of first aid and CPR, including pole-top rescue per OSHA requirements.