4 man crew Distribution West Texas & Miami, Texas

Skill Set

• Safely perform new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• String overhead wire and set poles/anchors.
• Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary system issues.
• Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Work with energized high-voltage systems safely and efficiently.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Follow proper grounding procedures and induced voltage safety.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Properly install and remove PPE and cover-up.
• Climb various structures (wood, steel, etc.) with necessary tools.
• Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Plan safe work procedures based on job prints or work orders.
• Obtain a one-shot on a recloser and perform safe reconductoring jobs.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Work live high-voltage distribution power lines using appropriate gloves.
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers and use load-bust tools.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions.

Essential Functions

Safely perform new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized and de-energized overhead work.

Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman.

String overhead wire and set poles/anchors.

Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.

Troubleshoot primary and secondary system issues.

Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.

Work with energized high-voltage systems safely and efficiently.

Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.

Follow proper grounding procedures and induced voltage safety.

Work at heights and in confined spaces as required.

Properly install and remove PPE and cover-up.

Climb various structures (wood, steel, etc.) with necessary tools.

Phase out a line using phasing sticks.

Plan safe work procedures based on job prints or work orders.

Obtain a one-shot on a recloser and perform safe reconductoring jobs.

Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.

Work live high-voltage distribution power lines using appropriate gloves.

Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers and use load-bust tools.

Perform other related duties as required.

Work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recent field experience.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit within 60 days of employment (CDL preferred).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at various locations.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, using hands/fingers, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.
• Working in extreme weather conditions at construction job sites.
• High noise levels in work environments.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer-Focused
• Compliance with Company Safety Rules & Policies