Lineman -Journeyman
Company: Evergy
Location: Wichita
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Lineman JourneymanREQUISITION: TRA00B9DEPARTMENT:
WichitaLOCATION: Wichita, KSPAY RANGE: $46.26Headquartered in both
Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are
dedicated to empowering a better future. We are currently seeking
qualified candidates for Journeyman-Linemen in Wichita, Kansas,
wage rate $46.26.JOURNEYMAN LINEMEN- "Journeyman Linemen shall be
skilled workers having three (3) or more years experience in this
trade or having been previously classed by the Company as First
Class Linemen, who possess the required knowledge, skills, physical
abilities, and competencies to perform any work he or she may be
called upon to do on the Company's transmission and distribution
lines. Experience with other companies shall be considered in
computing his/her time at the trade.* 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.The successful
candidate will demonstrate the following:* Safety - The job
requires the utmost attention paid to safety in all instances.*
Leadership- Ability to lead others and direct the workforce in all
areas of safety, work practices company initiatives with a high
level of integrity.* Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being
open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety
in the workplace.* Call Out Response- The successful applicant will
be expected to be responsive to call outs and holdovers as work
necessitates in the required work area.* Skills- Must have the
ability and/or knowledge to operate all types of motor-driven
equipment used in overhead, underground, and substation maintenance
and construction work following equipment specific training*
Effective Communication- Effectively communicates to customers,
team members, and supervisors regarding all aspects of the job.*
Teamwork- Works well in a team environment.* Stress Tolerance -
Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations such as
fatigue, inclement weather, and or time pressure.* Attention to
Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in
completing work tasks.* Initiative- Job requires a willingness to
take on responsibilities and challenges.* Cooperation-Job requires
being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a
good-natured, cooperative attitude.* Customer Service- Demonstrates
an exceptional level of customer service and professionalism.*
Diversity- Values Diversity and Diversity of Thought.Must possess a
valid commercial driver's license and will be required to live
within 30 minutes driving time of the Wichita Operations
Center.Selected applicants will be required to perform and
successfully complete a written test as well as a skills
demonstration.This position requires a high school diploma or
equivalent.Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future.
Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We
know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy
company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives
and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is
representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to
celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone -
regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring
their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive
we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Keywords: Evergy, Wichita , Lineman -Journeyman, Professions , Wichita, Kansas
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