POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for maintaining Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s (BEPC) 115 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV transmission system, working on wood poles, steel poles, and lattice towers up to 500 kV construction. This position safely and efficiently maintains BEPC electric power transmission lines that serve our members, participants, and customers. The incumbent maintains rights-of-way and other Cooperative assets and assist other crafts as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the maintenance of transmission facilities, including both wood and steel structures using live line maintenance with Bare hand / Hot Stick procedures. This includes climbing steel and wood structures, conducting aerial and ground patrol of assigned transmission lines, tightening hardware, checking insulator strings, and replacing fatigued or broken hardware.
• Install and maintain conductors under both energized and de-energized conditions. Read blueprints and diagrams in order to assemble and erect wood and steel structures.
• Patrol rights-of-way and maintain these areas by fixing fences and gates and restoring washed out areas.
• Maintain shop locations to ensure a clean, safe working environment and perform minor maintenance on vehicle equipment.
• Perform "groundwork" to assist other linemen in the maintenance of lines and structures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 4 years of experience with an accredited lineman apprenticeship program and obtained a Journeyman Lineman rating.
• May be required to have a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCO) designation, or willingness to obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of residence. 
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and no CDL restrictions other than a medical variance (V). If the incumbent does not have a CDL, after six months in the position, the incumbent will be required to complete CDL theory, obtain a permit, complete Behind the Wheel, and obtain a passing grade on the CDL test by the end of the first year of employment. This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) (FMCSA) (CDL) qualified position. 

This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and climbing structures and ladders, including lattice steel towers and wood or steel poles to heights up to 300 feet while the lines are energized; occasional bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, reaching, crawling, use of a keyboard/computer, use of foot controls, turning valves, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Equipment used includes insulated aerial man lifts, digger trucks, all-terrain vehicles, straight trucks over 26,001 pounds, tractor/trailer combinations (semi), line tension equipment, hot line tools/ bare hand equipment, hydraulic tamps, drills, air operated tools, chain saws, and other associated equipment used in the construction and maintenance of transmission lines. Finger dexterity, good color vision and hearing, and the ability to perform close work are required. Continuously working in areas of electrical risks (energized transmission line from 34,000 to 500,000 volts); frequently working in conditions of extreme heat or cold and dirt/dust; and occasionally around fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise. The incumbent will also be required to work at heights up to 300 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Harness rating usually 300lbs, including tools, clothing, and the individual. This position is also responsible to conduct aerial line patrol. The incumbent must remain fit for duty.

KEY SKILLS

• Daily, this position requires the ability to weigh/measure, read, write, and perform basic arithmetic. 
• Ability to routinely climb power line structures, including lattice steel towers and wood or steel poles, to heights of 225 feet and occasionally, to more than 300 feet while the lines are energized. 
• Ability to perform all classes of transmission line construction, maintenance, and operation work, with emphasis on safety, skill, and efficiency. 
• Distinct understanding of electricity, including erecting, assembling, and splicing conductors, cables, and ropes, and an understanding tension string of conductors. 
• May require working under pressure.

Wage: $60.26/hr.