Journeyman Lineman

About Us:

Wake Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative owned and controlled by thousands of people just like you—the consumer-members. Wake EMC provides reliable, safe, and affordable energy and related services. We operate as a cooperative business and continually improve our services to meet the needs of our members and enhance their quality of life.

Summary: 

Journeyman coordinate and supervise the activities of the line crew in system construction and maintenance of distribution facilities when the Crew Leader is absent.  Performs a broad range of construction and repair work on distribution and transmission lines of all voltage classes.  This is a working foreman position.

Principal Duties and/or Requirements:

• Leading a power line crew in safe, proper construction and maintenance practices. 
• Conduct on-the-job training for crew members and coordinate work activities. 
• Responsible for maintaining and using all tools and equipment required for the job.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Maintain ability to administer First Aid.
• Develop knowledge of all relevant electronic systems.
• Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings, vendor schools and special training and safety sessions, as assigned.
• Must possess, and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL.)
• 5-7 Years of linework experience.
• Journeyman card/certification for line work.
• Overhead and underground experience, preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*Successful candidate must pass a drug screening, background check, and post offer Fit for Duty test.


Wake EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabilities