Tanner Electric Cooperative Journeyman Lineman 20K Bonus

Tanner Electric Cooperative is seeking a Journeyman Electrical Lineworker to join our team in North Bend, Washington. This position performs a wide range of work including construction, maintenance and operation of our overhead and underground transmission and distribution system, operation of equipment, and some interaction with co-op members. This is a full-time, bargaining unit position.

Tanner is offering a $20,000 bonus to the right candidate.

Journeyman Lineman

Reporting to: North Bend, WA

Wage: $ 74.48/hr. with full benefits

Duties: Construct, install, and maintain overhead/underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities include the demonstrated ability to safely:

Work above ground on poles or steel towers in all types of weather and at night

Make emergency repairs

Operate man lift equipment, including boom trucks, bucket trucks, or other specialized equipment above, on, or near energized lines

String, splice, transfer, and sag wire on energized/de-energized circuits using a variety of types of tools, splices, and connectors

Construct, install, remove, transfer, maintain, and repair: transformers, current transformers, meters, switches, circuit breakers, all overhead/URD equipment and devices, poles, cross arms, insulators, guys, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment

Perform line switching/sectionalizing as directed. Phase and connect circuits under load. Balance circuits as required

Inspect lines, poles, and URD/above ground equipment for signs of damage or wear and report deficiencies

Assist in all operations involved in the construction or replacement of wood poles and steel towers

Troubleshoot problems on Cooperative equipment using line testing tools/procedures

Trim trees, fall danger trees, and clear ROW in the vicinity of energized power lines

Direct the activities of personnel in equal or lower classifications

Assist in training apprentices and other crew members

Demonstrate clear, correct, verbal/written communication

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Journeyman Lineman

Must be able to pass a background check

This position is subject to random drug testing

Journeyman in good standing with the IBEW

Hold or be able to obtain a valid WA State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Medical Certificate within 90 days

High school diploma or equivalent

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer operation skills

Resumes can be submitted to the Tanner Electric Director of Operations via email.