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Marquette Board of Light and Power Line Electrician (Journeyman) in Marquette, Michigan
Marquette Board of Light and Power *seeks an experienced Line Electrician (Journeyman) to join their team in *Marquette, MI. As a Line Electrician, you will be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. This role ensures the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to customers, often requiring work in varying weather conditions and emergency situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines, poles, and related equipment.
- String wires, set poles, and install crossarms, insulators, and transformers.
- Perform hot line work using appropriate live-line tools and techniques.
- Inspect and test power lines and equipment to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems, including outages caused by weather, accidents, or equipment failure.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of protective gear and tools.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NESC, and company safety standards.
- Respond promptly to outages, storms, and other emergencies, including extended shifts and on-call availability.
- Collaborate with team members to restore power efficiently and safely.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and customers about project progress and issues.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, and work orders.
*SALARY/BENEFITS. *Marquette Board of Power and Light puts great value in their Line Electrician position by offering a competitive wage and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a four-year accredited or certified line electrician apprentice program and/or attained Journeyman line electrician status required.
- Consideration may be made for current hot-apprentices in their fourth step.
- Valid Journeyman Line Electrician certification/license required *(*Consideration may be made for current hot-apprentices in their fourth step.)
- Heavy equipment operational knowledge. Certifications are a plus.
- Knowledge of all phases of electric distribution and transmission work procedures and safety rules, electric distribution standards, applicable state electric codes and statutes, and underground facilities and their purpose.
- Able to make competent decisions and remain calm in high-stress situations.
- Must be willing and able to take part in standby and on-call rotations, including first call and second call policies.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Must be willing to take and pass Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing.
ABOUT US
*Marquette Board of Light and Power *is located in Marquette, Michigan and services up to 17,000 accounts. We value customer service and are very proud of our 130-year legacy of providing low cost, reliable and safe electrical energy services to our service territory. Learn more at mblp.org
