• Works safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries.
• Assists the Team Leader with hazard avoidance.
• Perform Switching orders (both aerial and underground circuits)
• Perform splicing and termination work according to company quality standards.
• Perform fault locate/repair services
• Perform cable-pulling tasks
• Performs cable testing and analysis, air flow, and TDR waveform equipment operation.
• Places and operates cable injection equipment on energized cables in transformers.
• Operate Company vehicles/equipment

Skills: Electrical Safety, Hazard Management, Circuit Switching, Cable Splicing, Fault Repair, Cable Testing, Equipment Operation, Vehicle Handling

• Performs all required construction, maintenance, and operations on energized and non-energized portions of the system without any supervision.
• Line inspections, meter exchanges and readings, re-sagging conductors, replacing anchors by hand, pulling slack guys, right-of-way maintenance, secondary change outs, consumer inquiries, and connections.
• Respond to outages and power quality issues, daily ticket assignments, prepare staking sheets for work orders, and handle billing collections.
• Assists in the training and supervision of all Apprentice Linemen and Servicemen.
• Ensures switching operations for maintenance and/or emergencies.
• Operates and applies all circuit and sectionalizing devices and electrical devices used on the system in a proper and safe manner.
• Takes corrective measures within the limitations outlined in this job description.
• Performs required work on energized underground transformers and enclosures.
• Placement of poles in and around energized lines.
• Operates and works from the bucket truck on and around energized lines.

Skills: Energized Line Work, System Maintenance, Power Restoration, Crew Supervision, Switching Operations, Equipment Handling, Underground Maintenance, Bucket Truck Operation

• Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
• Capable of safely installing and removing cover-up material
• Troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
• Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
• Safely set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
• Understands minimum approach distances
• Inspects, maintains company equipment and trucks in safe working order
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures

Skills: Electrical Safety, Distribution Troubleshooting, Cover-Up Installation, Pole Setting, Equipment Inspection, Voltage Identification, Rigging Safety, Underground Awareness

• Strings, pulls, splices, transfers, and sags conductors in energized or de-energized circuits and make transformer connections as specified or directed using a variety of types of splices, terminations, connectors, sleeves, or clamps.
• Regularly works above ground on poles using climbers and a safety belt or operating man lift equipment, bucket truck, or other specialized equipment.
• Routes or re-routes power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures, regularly working above, on, or in proximity to energized lines.
• Selects and uses a variety of hot line tools and makes use of personal protective equipment in the performance of “live line” work and safe work practices.
• Works on all voltages throughout the system.
• Installs, removes, transfers, maintains, and/or repairs all overhead pole equipment using a variety of hand tools, equipment, and power tools.
• Performs line switching or sectionalizing
• Performs emergency repairs, phases, and connects circuits under load, performs load checks, and balances feeders
• Inspects lines, poles, and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports deficiencies.
• Assists in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in the maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on Company and customer-owned facilities and equipment.

Skills: Conductor Splicing, Transformer Connections, Line Routing, Live-Line Work, Overhead Maintenance, Circuit Switching, Electrical Troubleshooting, Crew Training

• Constructs, maintains, and operates all aspects of the transmission and distribution utility system
• Accountable for an industry-leading safety culture for oneself, coworkers, and the public.
• Promotes proactive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors, conducting audits, following safety policies and procedures, and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Participate in daily tailboard safety meetings to understand associated hazards, mitigation, assigned tasks, and contingency plans.
• Conducts a daily tailgate safety meeting and job hazard analysis detailing the safe work plan associated with planned tasks.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and comply with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and operating properly, and that any employee operating equipment.
• Operates all equipment properly and safely, including following the rules of the road while driving a vehicle.
• Performs emergency repairs, troubleshooting, and electrical restoration safely and efficiently.
• Performs on-call (after-hours) outage response (regular on-call rotation)
• Works on energized circuits by using approved methods and procedures.
• Operates RBDs (Radial Boom Devices) and any other equipment.
• Utilizes proper rigging to raise and lower equipment.
• Install, remove, troubleshoot, and read self-contained instrument metering.

Skills: Transmission Operations, Safety Leadership, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Emergency Response, Circuit Restoration, Rigging Operations, Meter Troubleshooting

• Journeyman Lineman certification or testing through IBEW Local 125.
• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of utility distribution and transmission systems, both overhead and underground.
• Knowledgeable about electric utility services, products, service requirements, and construction standards.
• Knowledgeable about codes, ordinances, franchise agreements, and Blue Stake laws.
• Technical knowledge of UES’s distribution system and policies to creatively solve problems dealing with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate leadership and planning skills
• Ability to lead and work on a team effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to combine input from a variety of sources and make sound business decisions based on this information.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, drawings, and work request packages.

Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering Technology with 8 years of Experience

• Journeyman Lineman certificate
• Bucket Truck Rescue Certification
• Pole Top Rescue Certification
• Experience with energized distribution work, transformer bank hookups
• Knowledge of high voltage power systems, i.e., operation, functions, and terminology
• Understanding of related laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to train and instruct in all aspects of the Line trade
• Ability to climb wood and steel powerlines/pole climbing experience
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Ability to travel within Texas and potentially other States for work

Qualifications: BS in Power Systems Engineering with 10 years of Experience

• Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and groundwork with a utility line crew
• Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of basic utility and/or T&D construction knowledge and familiar with safe work practices and operating procedures
• Proficiency in hot sticking by the end of the probationary period.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with Company personnel and customers
• Must be able to perform a pole-top rescue.
• Must be able to produce documentation showing completion of an accredited Apprenticeship program upon request.
• Ability to plan and lay out all work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen.
• Ability to learn through classroom instruction, OJT, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to climb and work off poles of various heights.

Qualifications: BS in Applied Sciences with 7 years of Experience

• Bucket truck and pole top rescue certification
• Possess a Journeyman Lineman card.
• Experience with underground cable, familiarity with URD systems and cables.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA.
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out-of-town assignments.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Technology with 6 years of Experience

• Demonstrated experience operating a PC, laptop, or tablet.
• Experience working for a public utility.
• Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews
• Working knowledge of Black Hills Energy Electric Distribution System and Company property, lines, safety practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical standards for the construction of the electrical system, methods, and materials.
• Familiarity with test voltages for all distribution transformer configurations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Be able to communicate effectively, have good teamwork skills, and be able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
• Ability to perform work in compliance with the District Union Contract Bargaining Agreement and WAC 45.
• Must be capable of heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, day or night, in all weather conditions.

Qualifications: BS in Construction Management with 8 years of Experience