Journeyman Lineman

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Lineman to work in Pahrump, Nevada. Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO). VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA). The Journeyman Lineman will be responsible for completing the construction, conversion, relocation, and maintenance of the electrical lines throughout the area served by the cooperative. For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Journeyman Lineman . Education/Experience: High school diploma, and qualified by successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program and by written exam as a journey lineman required. Must be able to show leadership abilities and be knowledgeable on a variety of tasks required for this position. Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and services used by electric utilities. Must have knowledge of State and Federal laws related to construction. Must have thorough knowledge of the Description of Units, specifications and drawings for line construction of transmission and distribution voltages; and a thorough knowledge of operating and construction procedures and practices of electric transmission and distribution organizations. Ability to deal with co-workers and customers in a courteous and professional manner. VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Short-Term Disability Group Life Insurance Business Travel Life Insurance 401(k) plan Pension plan Vacation and Sick accrual Holiday pay Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history. Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history. #J-18808-Ljbffr