Journeyman Lineman​/Cableman

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor‑owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. UNS Energy’s public utility subsidiaries – Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc. – power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through continual growth, active engagement, and total compensation – including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, health insurance, tuition assistance, life and disability insurance, and more.

Hear from some of our employees here and here.

Location:

Tucson, Arizona Date Posted:
January 14, 2026 Date Expires:
January 27, 2026

The pay rate for this position is $58.47 per hour and all overtime is paid at the double‑time rate of pay.

Vacancies exist for the position of Journeyman Lineman/Cableman in the Maintenance Transmission and Trouble Department. The successful candidates will perform all phases of construction, operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution overhead and underground lines in accordance with company standards and other company and/or governmental rules and regulations.

• Must have completed an accredited Lineman/Cableman Apprenticeship Program or equivalent and provide necessary documentation.
• Must possess or be able to attain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic utility and/or T&D construction and be familiar with safe work practices and operating procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with company personnel and customers.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, climb and carry tools for extended periods of time.
• Required to be available to work overtime, shift work and in inclement weather.

* PLEASE NOTE:

A resume must be submitted on the company careers website, enumerating qualifications and skills.

There will be a three‑part testing procedure: a written technical skills test followed by a practical assessment and a behavioral‑based core competency interview. Each step must be passed in order to progress to the next step.

• Transformer Installation and Connections
• Lineman/Cableman Handbook
• Federal Motor Carrier Register/CDL Manual
• National Electrical Safety Code Manual
• OSHA – 1910‑269
• General Industry Standard Safety Rules and Approach Distances Pertaining to Voltage

• General Tailboards
• Climbing Skills
• Pole Top Rescue
• Bucket Truck Rescue
• Simulated Energized Conductor Work
  • Change‑Out Dead End Insulator
  • Install Cut‑Out and Arrester
  • Change‑Out a Conductor Tie Wrap
  • Terminate a URD 1/0 Elbow

* All candidates will be required to provide personal hand tools, climbing equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

The interview incorporates Tucson Electric Power Core Competencies. It is designed to assess behavior patterns that predict the candidate’s ability to perform the job.

An employee who is a Journeyman and who performs all phases of construction, operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution overhead and underground lines in accordance with company standards and other company and/or governmental rules and regulations.

• Guiding the work of Apprentices and Helpers.
• Assembly of utility poles, electrical lines and components.
• Installation of underground conduit systems.
• Installation of URD systems.
• Connection of all types of transformers and other equipment used…