Lineworker

About the role

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $60.64 - $60.64

General Summary of Duties

Responsible for performing all functions pertaining to overhead and URD distribution.

Essential Functions

• Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines.
• Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, minicrane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc.
• Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, rotohammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hotsticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc.
• Works with various types of equipment including single- and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, re-closers, switches, cutouts, pad-mount transformers, pad-mount switchgear, switching modules, concrete pads, etc.
• Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms, requiring wearing of line worker body belt, harness, and other safety equipment.
• Required to follow BWL safety manual and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Attends all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as directed by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
• Performs other related duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.

Job Specifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have experience working primary voltages with rubber gloves and sleeves.
• Must have 2 or more years Journey line experience, with a certificate of journey lineman status preferred.

Commercial Driver's License (Cdl)

Candidates must possess a valid MI Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Upon hire they must provide proof of successful completion of the State of MI written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) examination and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam. Within six months of the date of hire they must successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road test.

Applicants must currently possess valid MI CDL with required endorsements or at minimum, pass DOT physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of hire/transfer. Individuals will be subject to DOT requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Works aloft 70% of time.
• Operates different types of trucks and equipment.
• Stands and walks on uneven terrain 20% of time.
• Must be able to communicate emergency information.
• Works with and around high voltages.
• Good peripheral vision and depth perception necessary to perform job.
• Considerable climbing and working from poles up to 130' and working from steel platforms.
• Lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Respirator certification for entry into confined spaces.

Working Conditions

• Temperature and humidity extremes.
• Dust and noise levels can be high.
• Must work in inclement weather.
• Occasional exposure to confined spaces.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.

Pay and benefits

Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.

Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.

Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan - Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.

Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.

Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.

Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

The Location

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER