Lineman -Journeyman
Company: Evergy
Location: Hutchinson
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE:Lineman Journeyman
REQUISITION:TRA00RM
DEPARTMENT:Hutchinson Line
LOCATION:Hutchinson, KS
PAY RANGE:$47.65
Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about
4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future.We are
currently seeking qualified candidates for Journeyman-Linemen in
Hutchinson, Kansas, wage rate $47.65.
JOURNEYMAN LINEMEN - "Journeyman Linemen shall be skilled workers
having three (3) or more years experience in this trade or having
been previously classed by the Company as First Class Linemen, who
possess the required knowledge, skills, physical abilities, and
competencies to perform any work he or she may be called upon to do
on the Company's transmission and distribution lines.Experience
with other companies shall be considered in computing his/her time
at the trade.
---Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical
hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
---Place insulating materials over conductors and joints.
---Install electrical distribution and transmission systems,
including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers,
and switches.
---Maintain and repair electrical distribution and transmission
systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit
breakers, and switches.
---Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical testing
instruments.
---Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate
and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
---String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers,
trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using
wenches to adjust tension.
---Replace or straighten damaged poles.
---Test voltage to ensure correct connections are made.
---Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power
lines and consumers' facilities.
---Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string the cable
through conduit running through the trenches.
---Analyze sites for the purpose of determining the safest and most
efficient method to complete the task.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
---Safety - The job requires the utmost attention paid to safety in
all instances. ---Leadership- Ability to lead others and direct the
workforce in all areas of safety, work practices company
initiatives with a high level of integrity.
---Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change
(positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the
workplace. ---Call Out Response- The successful applicant will be
expected to be responsive to call outs and holdovers as work
necessitates in the required work area. ---Skills- Must have the
ability and/or knowledge to operate all types of motor-driven
equipment used in overhead, underground, and substation maintenance
and construction work following equipment specific training
---Effective Communication- Effectively communicates to customers,
team members, and supervisors regarding all aspects of the job.
---Teamwork- Works well in a team environment. ---Stress Tolerance
- Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations such as
fatigue, inclement weather, and or time pressure. ---Attention to
Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in
completing work tasks. ---Initiative- Job requires a willingness to
take on responsibilities and challenges. ---Cooperation-Job
requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a
good-natured, cooperative attitude. ---Customer Service-
Demonstrates an exceptional level of customer service and
professionalism. ---Diversity- Values Diversity and Diversity of
Thought.
Must possess a valid commercial driver's license and will be
required to live within 30 minutes driving time of the Hutchinson
Service Center.
Selected applicants will be required to perform and successfully
complete a written test as well as a skills demonstration.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy
chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to
accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy
company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives
and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is
representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to
celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone -
regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring
their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive
we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Keywords: Evergy, Hutchinson , Lineman -Journeyman, Professions , Hutchinson, Kansas
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