Lineman / Apprentice Lineman - DeTour

CLOVERLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

LINE DEPARTMENT, DETOUR DIVISION

LINEMAN / APPRENTICE LINEMAN

STATUS: UNION, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY, FULL-TIME

Cloverland Electric Cooperative is seeking qualified applicants for a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman position based in DeTour, Michigan.

This position will be filled at the Journeyman or Apprentice level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience and certifications.

Journeyman Lineman Qualifications:

Qualified Journeyman candidates must have successfully completed an Electric Line Apprentice Program and possess experience in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric distribution systems. A valid Class A CDL license is required.

Apprentice Lineman Qualifications:

Qualified Apprentice candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. Candidates should have completed a Utility Technician program and must be willing to enroll in and successfully complete an approved Electric Line Apprentice Program while progressing through comprehensive on-the-job training under close supervision. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a valid Michigan Class A CDL license with air brake endorsement within the first six months of employment.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines; operation of line equipment and vehicles; troubleshooting outages; restoring electric service; and responding to after-hour calls as needed.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may require overtime, on-call responsibilities, climbing, lifting, and working at heights.