Journeyman Lineman

Job Summary

Fishers Island Utility Co. is seeking a qualified, safety-focused Journeyman Lineman to join our electric distribution team. This position performs skilled electrical line work involving the construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.

This position is located on Fishers Island and will require commuting by boat daily from Noank CT. paid for by the company. Accommodation will be provided for on-call coverage, as will require staying overnight. Relocation to Fishers Island is also an option if interested.

The successful candidate will help maintain a safe, reliable electric system for our customers while supporting routine maintenance, system improvements, storm restoration, and emergency response operations.

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain experienced line workers, with wages targeted above comparable regional municipal and investor-owned electric utilities.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, maintain, inspect, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
• Install and maintain poles, crossarms, conductors, transformers, insulators, switches, fuses, cutouts, and related electrical apparatus.
• Perform energized line work in accordance with approved procedures, qualifications, and applicable safety standards.
• Perform de-energized work, grounding, switching, and tagging in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, aerial devices, and other utility vehicles and equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution system faults and outages.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, work orders, maps, and electrical diagrams.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled overtime, standby assignments, trouble calls, and emergency restoration activities, including nights, weekends, holidays, and severe weather.
• Assist with storm preparation, damage assessment, restoration, and mutual-aid assignments when required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, work areas, and required safety documentation.
• Work effectively with other line workers, supervisors, dispatch personnel, contractors, and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized electrical line worker apprenticeship program or equivalent documented training and experience acceptable to the utility.
• Demonstrated experience performing journeyman-level electric distribution line work.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A preferred or required as determined by utility policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical distribution systems, grounding practices, protective equipment, and safe work procedures.
• Ability to climb poles and work safely at heights, from aerial devices, and in confined or difficult working environments.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding outdoor work in all types of weather.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Ability to respond to emergency assignments and work overtime as operational needs require.
• Satisfactory driving record and ability to meet applicable employment, safety, and physical requirements.
• Journeyman lineman certification or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Experience with rubber-gloving techniques and energized distribution work.
• Experience with underground distribution systems, transformers, switching, and fault location.
• Experience working for a municipal electric utility or electric distribution company.
• Experience participating in storm restoration and mutual-aid operations.

This position involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions, work at heights, heavy physical activity, operation of specialized utility equipment, and exposure to electrical hazards. Employees must follow all applicable safety rules, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices, teamwork, public service, and reliable electric service.

Pay: $61.95 - $66.92 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person