Lineman -Journeyman

Evergy - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

Evergy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Journeyman Lineman in Shawnee, Kansas. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and reliability of the electrical distribution and transmission systems. The Journeyman Lineman will be responsible for a variety of tasks that include opening switches, attaching grounding devices, and installing electrical distribution and transmission systems. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in the trade or have been previously classified as a First Class Lineman by the company. This position requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The Journeyman Lineman will perform essential duties such as maintaining and repairing electrical systems, identifying defective devices, inspecting power lines, and stringing wire conductors. The role demands a high level of attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. The candidate must also demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to customer service. Additionally, the position requires the ability to operate various motor-driven equipment and respond to call outs as necessary. Evergy is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees have a voice and can contribute their best work. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold these values and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
• Place insulating materials over conductors and joints.
• Install electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Maintain and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical testing instruments.
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
• String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using wenches to adjust tension.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles.
• Test voltage to ensure correct connections are made.
• Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string the cable through conduit running through the trenches.
• Analyze sites for the purpose of determining the safest and most efficient method to complete the task.

Requirements

• Must have three (3) or more years of experience in the trade or have been previously classed as First Class Linemen.
• Possess a valid commercial driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate all types of motor-driven equipment used in overhead, underground, and substation maintenance and construction work following equipment specific training.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with other companies in the trade may be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to direct the workforce in safety and work practices.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with customers and team members.