THE CITY OF ANDALUSIA
ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA

Job Announcement

Journeyman Lineman

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The Utilities Board of the City of Andalusia is accepting applications for the position of Journeyman Lineman in the Electric Department.This position involves skilled technical work on and around high voltage power lines. The employee will construct new power lines, perform hot line glove work, and troubleshoots problems with all aspects of distribution electric utility operations, including voltage regulators, capacitors and multiphase metering. The employee should have the required skills to work during normal hours and after normal work hours, without direct supervision. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduation from a standard senior high school and the completion of line worker apprenticeship training.

• Significant experience in difficult and responsible work of a journeyman level in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical systems and related equipment. 

• Significant experience and training in the handling of high voltage wires are essential qualifications for this position; (i.e. -experience in Line Worker I and II classification).

• Trained and at least 2 years’ experience in fiber optic cable installation. 

• Trained and at least 3 years’ experience applying NESC code to work situations. 

• At least 5 to 6 years’ experience in hot line work. 

• Trained in high voltage line switching procedures. 

• Certification or equivalent experience needed to repair three phase power banks and multi-phase metering. 

• Must possess a valid Class A, CDL driver’s license. 

Must be able to successfully pass any mandatory pre-employment tests required for this position, which may include back-ground check, drug and alcohol testing and physical.

YEARLY ENTRY SALARY RANGE:  Based on experience and qualifications

The Utilities Board of the City of Andalusia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job includes an excellent benefit package: Alabama State retirement, supplemental retirement plan, life insurance, medical insurance, paid holidays and vacation/sick leave.

Interested and qualified individuals may complete an application online at www.cityofandalusia.com or contact:

CITY OF ANDALUSIA

ANDALUSIA CITY HALL

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

505 EAST THREE NOTCH STREET

ANDALUSIA, AL  36420

The qualified applicant will be hired upon final certification; however, no applications will be accepted after November 21, 2024.

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

Tiffany Stallworth
Human Resource Department