JOB TITLE:   JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN  

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work hours: Non-Summer M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm / Summer M-F 12:00pm - 8:30pm

• HOURLY WAGES OF UP TO $43.39+ UP TO $9/HR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
• $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
• RELOCATION BONUS OF UP TO $16,000
• GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 224,000 customers throughout a five county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 400 skilled employees and are one of more than 750 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

We are searching for a JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN to join our Operations department.  

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN POSITION SUMMARY: Perform construction and maintenance duties of overhead and underground facilities for electrical distribution and transmission.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construction/maintenance of transmission/distribution facilities in cost effective manner
• Ensure facilities remain reliable and efficient
• Assist in emergency repair and power restoration after outages
• Respond reliably and timely to calls during regular work hours and off regular work hours
• Account for all construction materials (issues, returns, salvage, etc.) properly
• Perform duties safely and in accordance with LCEC accident prevention rules
• Comply with applicable codes and standards
• Must live within 45 minute commute from regular work site
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees/customers at all levels within LCEC.
• Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of completion of a certified line worker apprentice program and/or four (4) years of experience working as a journeyman line worker
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A
• Able to meet physical demands of duties

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Familiarity with personal computer and Email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires typical physical demands found in the construction industry, which includes but is not limited to heavy lifting, working on ladders, vehicle/equipment operation, electrical hand tool operation, digging, outside and inside work. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally; climb in/out of a bucket truck; squeeze tools to 80lbs of force; climb poles; drive large vehicles & heavy equipment; work from the basket of a bucket truck while wearing PPE; work at night and for extended hours.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mostly outside in inclement weather (extreme heat, thunder storms, & occasional cool temperatures).

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

Required Skills Required Experience

1. Knowledge: Microsoft applications, to include Word and Excel Power Point; Maintenance software system; heating and cooling systems; generator system.

2. Communications Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills is a must to communicate with employees, and with vendors to understand written proposals and to procure materials.

3. Time Management Skills: Ability to work under stress, meet tight deadlines and to make sure that all running smoothly.

4. Decision Making Skills: Ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions such as assisting in the selection of subcontractors, materials, paint and more.

5. Technical Skills: Knowledge of construction methodologies, read blue print or plans and understand other technical aspects of construction.