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The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for constructing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. This position performs energized and de-energized line work, responds to outages, operates line equipment, and supports safe, reliable electrical service.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Daily per diem for qualifying travel
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Storm restoration and mutual-aid opportunities
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Install poles, transformers, crossarms, insulators, switches, fuses, arrestors, conductors, and related line equipment.
• String, sag, splice, and terminate wire and cable.
• Perform energized and de-energized line work using approved tools, grounding methods, and protective equipment.
• Troubleshoot outages, locate faults, test equipment, and restore service safely and efficiently.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, winches, and other line-construction equipment.
• Climb poles and work from aerial lifts around high-voltage systems.
• Read and follow blueprints, schematics, line maps, work orders, and construction specifications.
• Inspect and maintain climbing gear, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Complete job briefings, hazard assessments, daily reports, timesheets, and material documentation.
• Follow OSHA, NESC, NEC, lockout/tagout, grounding, and company safety requirements.
• Respond to emergency outages, storm restoration assignments, and after-hours callouts as needed.
• Train and mentor apprentices and ground personnel in proper linework and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Valid Journeyman Lineman certification recognized by the Department of Labor, IBEW, or another applicable authority.
• Completion of a recognized electrical lineman apprenticeship program.
• Minimum four years of electrical linework experience.
• Experience performing energized and de-energized overhead distribution work.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, circuit layouts, grounding, utility infrastructure, and line-construction practices.
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Current Pole Top Rescue, Bucket Truck Rescue, CPR/First Aid, Equi-Potential Grounding, and BuckSqueeze training.
• Ability to read construction prints, schematics, line maps, and work orders.
• Ability to safely operate line trucks, heavy equipment, hand tools, testing equipment, ropes, and rigging.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and travel for storm or mutual-aid assignments.
• Ability to climb poles, work at elevated heights, enter confined spaces, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish wire and cable colors and recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification
• Previous storm restoration or mutual-aid experience
• Experience mentoring apprentices or leading line crews

Sellenriek Energy is an electrical infrastructure and underground construction company built on decades of utility construction experience through Sellenriek Construction. Launched in 2021, Sellenriek Energy supports electrical distribution, storm restoration, grid hardening, and underground utility solutions for utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and communities.

The company focuses on building stronger, smarter, and more reliable energy infrastructure through safe, efficient, field-first work. Sellenriek Energy values innovation, integrity, collaboration, and safety, with a strong commitment to training, damage prevention, OSHA standards, and protecting crews, clients, and communities.

Sellenriek Energy offers hands-on career opportunities for operators, laborers, and people looking to grow in the energy and utility construction industry, with competitive pay, strong benefits, long-term growth opportunities, and a team-focused culture.