T-Journeyman Lineman

Performs complex duties involving the installation, construction, inspecting and maintaining all manner of Independence Power & Light substations. Under general supervision incumbent will carry out assignments and may also be assigned to supervise apprentices. Duties include installation of new equipment, making inspections and diagnosing trouble with a variety of equipment including power transformers, oil circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, disconnect switches, lightning arrestors, voltage regulators, control apparatus, batteries, and chargers. Responsibilities include performing cable integrity tests as well as location. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Status as a Journeyman Lineman or four (4) years of substation experience. Requires knowledge of basic electricity, schematics and wiring diagrams, substation equipment and basic mechanics. Requires skill in connecting and reading electrical meters and devices, operation of aerial devices, and effective interpersonal communication. Must complete NIMS training within first six months of hire.

Ability to bend and lift equipment, tools, etc. Hand dexterity to operate job related equipment.

Typical Working Conditions: Exposure to outdoor conditions of extreme heat and cold. Exposure to insulating oils, dust, chemicals, storage batteries and electromagnetic fields. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.

In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.

This position is open to IBEW-Power and Light Bargaining Unit Members only. The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer Bilingual Skills Preferred