Journeyman Lineman

Power Line Technician

Umatilla Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon, the largest and fastest-growing city in Eastern Oregon. Located seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam, the Hermiston area has become a hub for logistics and data center activity. The area is 30 minutes south of the Tri-Cities in Washington, two-and-a-half hours south of Spokane, three hours east of Portland, and three-and-a-half hours northwest of Boise. Cost of living is lower than the national average. Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University have branch facilities in Hermiston; Columbia Basin College and a branch campus of Washington State University are a 40-mile drive. Area activities are plentiful, and include golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and snow skiing.

This position operates all line equipment used in construction, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground power lines. Performs substation maintenance, construction and switching in substations for both distribution and transmission voltages. Repairs and replaces overhead transmission and distribution power lines and associated equipment. De-energizes and ground power lines and equipment to permit safe working conditions. Repairs and trouble shoots underground lines and equipment. Climbs poles and uses a bucket which is attached to truck mounted booms and cranes. Performs work in a safe manner in conformance with all applicable regulations.

• Repairs and replaces overhead transmission and distribution power lines and associated electrical equipment.
• De-energizes and ground power lines and equipment to permit safe working conditions. Repairs and trouble shoots underground lines and equipment.
• Operates all line equipment used in construction, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground power lines.
• Performs work in a safe manner in conformance with all applicable regulations.

Job duties may include other duties as assigned.

• Pushes and pulls wires.
• Climbs and works on power poles, towers and steel structures.
• Drives digger derricks, aerial bucket trucks, cranes, pull trailers and operates various line equipment such as pullers, tensioners, excavation equipment, and other trailer mounted equipment.
• Trouble shoots AMI meters and TWAC's substation equipment such as SCE, OMU and meter modules.
• Determines and locates cause of power interruptions.
• Trains and supervises workers in repair of power-lines.
• Makes use of hands and fingers to work with tools.
• Uses safety equipment, such as hot-sticks and cover-ups needed to safely work on or near energized conductors and associated electrical equipment.
• Visits installations sites and inspects installed meters and other electrical appliances for conformance to specifications and safety standards.
• Performs substation maintenance, construction and switching in substations for both distribution and transmission voltages.
• May inspect completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Constructs service drops or other secondary only facilities and accurately accounts for time and materials used or retired.
• Provides sufficient information to update mapping system and property records.
• Aids in the development of planning line extensions and changes, new construction, inspections and records to comply with policies and procedures.
• Uses monitor, keyboard and various test voltage equipment.
• Talks and listens in person, by radio and on telephone.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
• Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and/or manager.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience: Completion of an approved apprentice program for electrical utility journeyman linemen is required.

Certificates and Licenses This position requires completion of a Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship from an approved apprentice program, for electrical utility journeyman linemen. An Oregon Class "A" CDL License is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled