Journeyman Lineman

Company: Tjader & Highstrom
Location: Hammond
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Overview and Essential Functions

We are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new, full time employees ($500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months)

Overview:

Tjader and Highstrom Utility Services, LLC (d/b/a Moll's Utility Services) is looking for reliable, hard-working, driven individuals to work on a great team. We are looking for a Journeyman Lineman to work with our distribution voltage projects located in Wisconsin and Iowa. Our primary customer base is rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.

Responsibilities:

Perform electrical line work involved in the maintenance, construction, and extension of overhead and underground electrical power systems

Ability to climb poles

Frame, erect and remove poles

Install, remove and repair cross arms, transformers, transformer racks, switches, voltage regulators, oil circuit-reclosures, capacitors, meters and other electrical apparatus

String conductor for electrical distribution systems

Tree trimming as needed

Operate sectionalizing and isolating equipment within substations

Repair overhead and underground line facilities

Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures at all times and properly using safety equipment

Must be willing to work overtime as needed

Must be willing to work storm outages and emergencies as called upon

Evaluate Apprentice progress and abilities

Perform other work related activities as requested

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of electrical construction, including construction and maintenance of high voltage lines and the tools and materials commonly used in overhead and underground work

Must be proficient in pole top and bucket rescue

Thorough knowledge of necessary safety precautions used in working on high voltage overhead and underground electrical circuits

Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and accepted safety practices relating to electrical utility work

Ability to organize, supervise and train others

Ability to keep time and material records

Ability to give, follow and understand oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate and work effectively with others

Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess the ability to obtain such certification within three months of employment

Must have and maintain a valid Class "A" Driver's License with an air brake endorsement and meet all D.O.T. requirements

Must be able to pass required D.O.T physical examinations and drug testing

Drive company vehicles safely and obey all traffic laws

Must become familiar with all company policies and procedures

Benefits and Company Summary

Company:

Tjader and Highstrom (DBA- Moll's Utility Services)was founded in 1945 and has evolved into a highly competitive underground utility construction firm with a reputation for doing high quality work in a timely and efficient manner. With our diversified construction crews we have the ability to complete a variety of work including underground utilities, aerial, buried cable, fiber optic, directional boring, and fiber and copper splicer. Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, Tjader and Highstrom has crews working throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other neighboring Midwest States.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Short & Long Term Disability

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)

EEO

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

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