JOB TITLE:      Lone Lineman Journeyman  
REQUISITION: DIS00PA
DEPARTMENT:  Johnson County Line Dept
LOCATION:   Johnson County Service Center
PAY:   $58.80

Hours:  Monday thru Friday, C shift, 13:30 to 21:30

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Lineman Journeyman in Lenexa, Kansas, wage rate $58.80.  

Job Duties:  Works alone or with various crews or work groups.  Performs similar and related work consistent with the general nature of the job classification.  Constructs, tests, maintains, removes, repairs, and operates the underground and overhead distribution system. Performs all electrical and non- electrical related duties.  Does substation work requiring the skills and knowledge of a Journeyman Lineman.  Performs all work in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established safety rules and guidelines.  Participates in regular safety training as scheduled.  Drives and keeps trucks, equipment, and tools in clean condition and makes written report of vehicle or equipment trouble to Fleet Services.  Mounts and removes chains when necessary.  Performs minor, operator - level service on trucks in the field that does not require the installation or removal of parts.  Helps or changes tires in the field.  Operates equipment necessary to perform work assigned including, but not limited to, bucket trucks, digger derricks, pressure diggers, boom trucks, trenchers, and other equipment.  Performs tree trimming when necessary to accomplish the work.  Performs other minor duties of a similar or related nature that are incidental to the work of this classification and not in conflict with the collective bargaining agreement.

Education:  High School or equivalent

Experience:  Candidates who have not performed the work of Journeyman Lineman at Evergy must be able to document successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for Journeyman Lineman or have a minimum of two years’ work experience as a Journeyman Lineman. Experience must include documented, satisfactory performance of all standard tasks and responsibilities of a distribution lineman working for a public electrical utility and/or recognized utility contracting company.

Essential Job Functions:  Must be able to perform all essential job functions as identified by the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

General:  Must possess/maintain a valid Class A CDL and be DOT certified as required by federal law

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.