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Alaska Electric Light & Power Company (AEL&P) Journeyman Lineman in Juneau, Alaska
Job Title: Journeyman Lineman Department:Transmission and Distribution Reports To: TandD Foreman FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports to the General Foreman and works under the direction of the Crew Foreman or Leadman. Duties include construction and maintenance of underground and overhead lines, substations, and other duties assigned by the VP of TandD, TandD Electrical Engineer, or the TandD General Foreman. The applicant must be available to respond to emergency call-outs, after-hours cruise ship connections, and stationed occasionally at remote work sites.
KEY or ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Working as a team to complete an assigned task safely and efficiently.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: As assigned by TandD General Foreman.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must possess a current Power Lineman Journeyman certificate of fitness in Alaska, Class A commercial drivers license, Medical Examiners Certificate, and First Aid and CPR card. Must authorize pre-employment release of Department of Motor Vehicles (DOT) records to validate insurability according to Company practice. Successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug test, and if hired, subsequent random DOT drug testing.
EQUIPMENT UTILIZED: Applicants must be competent in the operation of boom trucks, aerial lift trucks, digger derricks, excavators, backhoes, flatbeds, pulling and tensioning equipment, splicing presses, forklifts, air and hydraulic tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires the ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Applicant should be able to climb poles, structures and ladders; climb on, off and around trucks and other equipment and work in elevated positions up to 150 feet.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: For an employee to succeed in this position they will need to demonstrate a high level of teamwork, maintain a positive attitude in stressful conditions in potentially adverse weather conditions, and possess a strong work ethic. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively. The applicant must be able to recognize hazardous conditions, maintain alertness and safety awareness while working.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: At Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, we maintain a drug-free workplace with a commitment to safety and job satisfaction. All successful applicants will be subject to and must pass a pre-employment drug test, and if hired, subsequent random drug testing.
AELP is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
COMPENSATION: This position is covered by the terms of the agreement between Alaska Electric Light and Power Company and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union #1547. Hourly wage is the Journeyman Lineman rate in accordance with the current agreement effective through March 31, 2027.
AELandP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.