Lansing Board of Water & Light · 3 months ago
Lineworker
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58.03/hr - $58.03/hr
2+ years expThe Lansing Board of Water & Light is a public utility serving Lansing, Michigan, providing electricity, water, and steam services. They are seeking a Lineworker responsible for the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines, requiring expertise in operating various tools and equipment.
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Responsibilities
Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines
Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, minicrane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc
Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, rotohammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hotsticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc
Works with various types of equipment including single- and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, re-closers, switches, cutouts, pad-mount transformers, pad-mount switchgear, switching modules, concrete pads, etc
Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms, requiring wearing of line worker body belt, harness, and other safety equipment
Required to follow BWL safety manual and wear required personal protective equipment
Attends all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as directed by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA
Performs other related duties as necessitated by job responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program or equivalent
Must have experience working primary voltages with rubber gloves and sleeves
Must have 2 or more years Journey line experience
Candidates must possess a valid MI Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Upon hire they must provide proof of successful completion of the State of MI written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) examination and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam
Within six months of the date of hire they must successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road test
Applicants must currently possess valid MI CDL with required endorsements or at minimum, pass DOT physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of hire/transfer
Individuals will be subject to DOT requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol
Works aloft 70% of time
Operates different types of trucks and equipment
Stands and walks on uneven terrain 20% of time
Must be able to communicate emergency information
Works with and around high voltages
Good peripheral vision and depth perception necessary to perform job
Considerable climbing and working from poles up to 130' and working from steel platforms
Lifts up to 100 pounds
Respirator certification for entry into confined spaces
Preferred
Certificate of journey lineman status preferred
Benefits
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
Company
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Lansing Board of Water & Light is a utilities company providing water system and fire protection services.
501-1000 employees
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