Journeyman Lineman chez Wabash Valley Power Alliance

As an electric cooperative, Hendricks Power is part of the nation's largest energy network which includes 1,000 electric cooperatives, public power districts, power supply generation and transmission cooperatives, statewide associations, regional trade and service associations, supply and manufacturing cooperatives, data processing cooperatives and employee credit unions. Electric cooperatives alone serve 32 million customers in 46 states, and cover more land mass than any of the nation's single electric utilities. Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2001. Formed in 1936, following the creation of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Hendricks Power Cooperative started with a small meeting of 12 people, farmers and rural residents, unable to convince the local utility, which was owned by investors, to build lines to serve them. They claimed it simply wasn't profitable to provide service to such sparsely-populated areas. The formal construction of these rural electric lines began the summer of 1937. On January 1, 1938, the first 122 miles of line was energized. Approximately 400 members received power to their homes and farms for the first time. The name Hendricks County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) was adopted, as the cooperative slowly grew. Today, Hendricks Power Cooperative serves over 35,000 members in Hendricks, Putnam, Morgan and Montgomery counties.

Hendricks Power Cooperative is seeking an experienced Journeyman Lineman. Join our team and help provide safe, reliable energy to nearly 40,000 members across Hendricks, Mongomery, Morgan and Putnam Counites.

We are a growing, member-owned rural electric cooperative located just west of Indianapolis in Avon, Indiana. As a progressive utility committed to innovation, member satisfaction and employee development, we continuously invest in preventive maintenance, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, advanced technology and training.

Position Summary

The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for the construction, operation, replacement, and maintenance of electric distribution lines, structures and equipment –ensuring our members have safe, reliable energy when needed. This work includes both primary and secondary circuits, on energized and de-energized lines and applies to overhead and underground systems. The Journeyman Lineman may oversee the work of Groundmen or Apprentice Linemen as needed and must follow all Cooperative safety protocols and technical standards while performing duties. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation for service interruptions after normal working hours, including weekends and holidays. This is a bargaining unit position.

Preferred candidates will possess the qualifications listed below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:                                                                                                            

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized four-year apprentice program.
• Department of Labor (DOL) registered Journeyman Lineman.
• Minimum four years of progressive apprentice experience in electric system line construction, operation and maintenance is preferred.
• Electric cooperative experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of the Rural Utilities Service Specifications and Guidelines, substations, switching devices, transformer banks, oil circuit breakers, voltage regulators, line fuses, line currents, and voltage levels.

Personal & Position Qualifications:

• Valid Indiana Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, manually dig holes for utility poles, lift up to 100lbs, flag traffic, walk on all types of terrain, and clear right-of-ways.
• Ability to understand and follow cooperative maps, cooperative safety manual, work orders, staking sheets and other documentation related to work being performed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Must meet residency requirements within one year of hire date.
• Familiarity with protective fire-resistant clothing and PPE.
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles and other line equipment.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing per FMCSA regulations and Cooperative policies.
• Willingness to perform “service watch” duty when scheduled for continuity of service outside normal work hours.

In addition to a positive work environment and competitive compensation, Hendricks Power offers benefit plans that include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, pension and 401(k), continuing education and paid time off.

As a member-owned electric cooperative, we are dedicated to supporting our members, investing in our communities and living out the cooperative difference every day. Hendricks Power also operates fiber and utility locating subsidiaries.

Interested and potentially qualified applicants apply at Hendricks Power. Posting will remain open until position is filled. No phone calls please. If you have any questions, you may email [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.