REQUISITION: DIS00S7
DEPARTMENT: Pittsburg Line
LOCATION: Pittsburg, KS
PAY: $50.55
Headquartered 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 Pittsburg, Kansas.
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/maintain a valid Class A CDL and will be required to live within a 35 mile radius of the Pittsburg Service 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
Kansas City
Missouri États-Unis
www.evergyinc.com
