Experienced Journeyman Lineman Specialist

Company: Florida Power and Light
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Experienced Line Specialist will be expected to safely perform all associated tasks with the construction, maintenance, and restoration of all overhead and underground facilities (excluding vaults, manholes, and hot compounds).

They must be able to troubleshoot and repair all distribution and transmission circuits and equipment and prepare all associated paperwork. They will be responsible for making sure that all jobs assigned are worked in accordance with company design standards and work methods.

May be required to work extended hours in inclement weather, may be required to travel throughout the system in cases of emergencies and storms, to restore the system. Line Specialists may work alone, on a crew, or to supervise a lower classification such as a ground worker, apprentice, or helper without direct supervision of a higher-level classification.

Line Specialists may choose to work in either our Transmission or Distribution Units and may utilize our internal job posting system to move between the Units/Work Location. Line Specialists are expected to have the flexibility to work any shift at their assigned work location.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience as a Journeyman Class 1 or A level craft worker Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval Commercial Driver's License, Class A or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment Climbing skills Completion of the FPL apprentice program or another accredited apprenticeship program Able to work in direct sunlight or at night Physically able to perform all assigned tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient with live line maintenance (gloving) up to twenty three (23) KV and the use of hot sticks (change to 2 words) for all voltages Bucket Truck Rescue Certification Pole Top Rescue Certification Tower Rescue Certification

Our reliability is one of the best in the nation, and we’re working to make it even better. We live here too. That’s why we’re committed to making Florida a better place.

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is seeking certified Journeymen Linemen to join our growing team in the Sunshine State! Help keep our communities running and the lights on for our nearly 5 million customers by joining our safe, positive team of skilled line workers. We offer competitive pay and benefits, a signing bonus and a relocation package! Ambitious employees will have opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualified candidates must provide verifiable documentation, pass a technical phone interview and participate in a physical assessment. Positions may be based at any location throughout FPL's service territory in the state of Florida.

This year, our parent company, NextEra Energy, Inc. was named on Fortune’s 2019 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies“ being ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry for the 12th time in 13 years.

If you are looking to enhance your career with the world’s largest utility company, where your skills are highly valued and your safety is of upmost importance, FPL is for you. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

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