Job Description

About Us

Established in 1939, Tri-County Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative that serves more than 110,000 members across 16 counties in the north Texas region. The cooperative provides and distributes power to more than 131,900 meters on 9,900 miles of distribution lines. Tri-County Electric Cooperative's mission is to provide safe, reliable power at the lowest possible cost.

We believe in creating a workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. We are committed to being humble in our approach, trustworthy in our relationships, and resilient in the face of challenges. Our team is engaged and empowered to take ownership of projects and contribute to meaningful change. We value open communication, encourage continuous learning, and focus on developing coachable individuals who thrive in a supportive environment. We are all part of a responsible, reliable, and empathic team that is making an impact every day.

Position Purpose

Journeyman Linemen perform all construction and maintenance on all overhead and underground systems and equipment. They possess a thorough understanding of all construction specifications and safety rules and procedures.

Job Dimensions

• Internal Responsibility - Leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman. Directs and trains others as assigned. Communicating with System Operations.
• External Responsibility - Apprentice D Linemen through Journeyman Linemen are the face of the co-op Builds effective relationships with members, contractors, and vendors. Ensures reliability within TCEC's existing distribution system providing adequate and dependable service to the members and constructing new electrical power lines efficiently.

Principal Accountabilities

• Operating a digger derrick, bucket truck, mini-excavators, forklifts, tractors, pole trailers, wire pullers, winches, wire tensioners, backyard machines, hydraulic pole jacks, trenchers, chain saws, and power tools.
• Performing line construction and power restoration with the use of line tools and equipment.
• Performing all primary line construction, retirement, and maintenance on overhead and underground infrastructure.
• Installing, maintaining, and removing multi-phase overhead and underground transformers.
• Performing traffic control when necessary.
• Performing DOT pre-trip inspections.
• Using technology for work processes.
• Performs proper maintenance and care of all materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned.
• Assisting in the deliverance of tailboards, performing pole top and bucket rescues, strong and thorough understanding of TCEC safety rules and procedures, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience - Minimum four (4) years of experience in electrical utility construction and maintenance. Ability to perform all primary line construction and maintenance on overhead and underground infrastructure. Ability to install, maintain, remove, and troubleshoot multi-phase overhead and underground transformers.
• Certification/License, etc. - Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card, pole top, bucket truck, and vault rescues, forklift certification, CPR and AED training, and Smith Driving training. Holds or will acquire and retain Tri-County Journeyman Card within 90-days from hire date.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Understanding overcurrent protection, coordination, fault current, and fusing. Possessing knowledge of common and uncommon troubleshooting problems and solution techniques for equipment and outages. Understanding multi-phase and primary metering, including associated calculations. Possessing a thorough understanding of and installing, maintaining, removing, and troubleshooting reclosers, voltage regulators, and capacitors.
• Advanced communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Initiative to increase job knowledge and technical skills. Ability to stand, and walk; frequently sit, bend, stoop, squat, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; push and/or pull; reach above shoulder level; and twist; to climb, balance, kneel, crouch.

Relationships

• Line Superintendent