Description

Journeyman Lineman (Multiple Positions)

$52.88/Hourly

Positions in the Florida Keys (Tavernier, Florida or Marathon, Florida)

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is seeking qualified Journeyman Lineman for permanent positions.  FKEC provides reliable electric service to more than 31,000 meters in the Middle and Upper Keys.  The successful candidate will be able to perform the following:

 Essential Functions:

• Install, maintain, move or remove transformers, security lights, service drops, poles, conductors, capacitors, regulators, OCRs, or any other line equipment.
• Perform work from a bucket at various heights, in addition to climbing poles.
• Perform “hotline” work on all lines and voltages of the Cooperative, following prescribed methods and procedures.
• Locate and repair trouble on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines and equipment, making them safe against possible damage to life or property pending permanent repair.
• Run services, set, remove, connect and disconnect meters.
• Must be knowledgeable of operation of various machinery and equipment required to perform job duties.
• Perform “on call” duty assignments 24 hours a day when on standby call, as required.
• Perform maintenance on water crossing structures when required.
• Make tests on cable of any voltage and installs cables, potheads, transformers, network protectors and overhead and underground electrical equipment, manholes, vaults and ducts.
• Responsible for notifying warehouse of materials used or retired.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• Completion of recognized Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program, and experience working as a Journeyman Lineman.

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL. If Class A CDL is not issued by the state of Florida, must be able to transfer to the State of Florida. 

Other:

• This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement, IBEW Local 349.
• Company paid benefits include:
  • Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Defined Benefit/Pension Plan (one year waiting period)
  • 401(k) Matching Plan (one year waiting period)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short and Long Term Disability Plans
  • And more!

Apply online: www.fkec.com (click on Job Openings)

Questions should be directed to: nicole.mckeen@fkec.com

Position Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

References and Background Checks are done as part of our employment process.

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is a Drug Free Workplace

Learn more about FKEC: http://www.fkec.com