Journeyman Lineman M/F

Wahkiakum PUD is accepting applications for the position of Journeyman Lineman. ​

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Our Mission

The Mission of Public Utility District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County is to provide the most reliable electric and water service at the most reasonable cost along with quality customer service to the District's ratepayers. 

 

Job Location

Wahkiakum County is located in southwest Washington directly on the beautiful Columbia River.

 

Hourly Wage Rate

The hourly rate is $64.55 per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

 

Status

This is a union position and requires membership in the local IBEW #77.

 

Work Week Hours

Working hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday and paid rotational stand-by.

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Employment Benefits

The PUD offers an exceptional benefits package. This package includes participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability support, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association (VEBA), a 457 deferred compensation plan, annual tool allowance, paid holidays, and personal time off.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity as pertains to utility systems.

• Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of and comply with District safety procedures in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and the methods, equipment and materials used in line construction and maintenance.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Must possess or obtain flagging certification, First Aid and CPR certification cards.

• Ability to climb poles and towers.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be an experienced operator possessing the ability to operate all line equipment including line trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, all hand tools, wire pulling equipment, jackhammer, hot sticks, forklift, chainsaw, tensioners, line strippers, digger-derrick trucks, line stringing equipment and all associated construction materials safely and proficiently. Covers energized lines with line barriers/rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service. Be proficient using hot sticks in all phases of line work. Must be able to use or learn to use desktop or laptop computers.

• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

• Must possess a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

• Must submit to pre-employment criminal background check.

• Must submit to pre-employment and ongoing drug testing.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

 

Application Process

Find the full job description here: Journeyman Lineman M/F Job Description.

To apply, qualified candidates must submit:

1. A cover letter, and

2. A current resume

Please submit your cover letter and resume by mail, email or in person:

• By mail: Wahkiakum PUD, Attention: Dan Kay, General Manager, PO Box 248, Cathlamet WA 98612

• By email: Dan Kay, General Manager, gm@wahkiakumpud.org

• In person: Wahkiakum PUD, 45 River Street, Cathlamet WA 98612

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Closing Date

Opened until filled

 

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume today!