Electric Journey Line Worker

Job Description

Job Description

POWER YOUR CAREER WITH OMPAJourneyman Lineman | Fairview, Oklahoma

Looking for more than your next lineman job?

The Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA) is looking for an experienced Journeyman Lineman to join our Field Services team based in Fairview, Oklahoma.

At OMPA, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to work for a public power organization that is owned by the people we serve. We're looking for an experienced lineman who takes pride in doing the job safely, working as part of a strong crew, and keeping Oklahoma communities powered.

A career with OMPA comes with more than a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• OMPA-provided benefit allowance toward core insurance benefits
• Multiple medical, prescription, dental and vision plan options
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Defined contribution retirement plan 
• Longevity plan
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave 
• Generous paid holidays and a floating holiday
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Plan
• Employee discounts and employee events

If you're ready to get away from the traffic, congestion and higher cost of living of a larger city, Fairview offers small-town Oklahoma living with plenty to do nearby.

Located in northwest Oklahoma, Fairview offers:

Affordable Living
Enjoy a cost of living below the national average in several major categories, including housing, transportation and utilities.

Room to Get Outdoors
Hunt, fish, hike, golf or just enjoy some open space. Gloss Mountain State Park is nearby for hiking and incredible Oklahoma views, while Canton Lake offers fishing, boating and water recreation.

A Community for Families
Fairview offers local schools, parks and recreation, youth activities, an aquatic center, healthcare services and the benefits of a close-knit community.

Less Traffic. More Space.
Trade the long commute for open roads, wide Oklahoma skies and a community where you can put down roots.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Work Location: 2124 Commerce Street, Fairview, OK 73737

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour workdays per week (4/10 schedule) 

Response Time Requirement: Due to the operational and on-call responsibilities of this position, employees must reside within a location that allows for a 45-minute response time to the OMPA Fairview Yard.

Meal Allowance: Employees traveling for qualifying work-related assignments are eligible for a $100 per day.

Safety-Sensitive Position: This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Journeyman Lineman who:

• Has successfully completed a recognized lineworker apprenticeship program or possesses equivalent journeyman-level training and experience;
• Has experience constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead and underground electrical systems;
• Understands and consistently follows safe work practices;
• Is comfortable working at heights and in varying weather and field conditions;
• Can respond when needed to outages and emergency situations;
• Works well as part of a crew and takes pride in quality work; and
• Possesses a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Bring your experience to an organization where your work matters, to OMPA, to our member communities and to the people who depend on reliable public power every day.

  Build your career. Serve Oklahoma. Power communities.