B Lineman - Overhead

Position Summary

The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

About the Role

This position requires a 5-year minimum of recent field experience. Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment. A Commercial Driver's License is preferred. Must be able to travel long distances on short notice, work for extended periods in various locations, lift in excess of 50 lbs, properly inspect rubber goods and PPE, work outside, frequently in inclement weather, and work over-time when requested. Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing, safely perform a reconductoring job, and safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.

Responsibilities

• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Able to identify induced voltage.
• Able to understand grounding procedures.
• Able to use a load buster tool.
• Able to install and hook up a single phase transformer.
• Able to safely set a pole.
• Able to understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to check voltage on transformers.
• Able to tie in a primary conductor.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Able to understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Able to understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Able to identify induced voltage.
• Able to understand grounding procedures.
• Able to use a load buster tool.
• Able to install and hook up a single phase transformer.
• Able to safely set a pole.
• Able to understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to check voltage on transformers.
• Able to tie in a primary conductor.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Able to understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Able to understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.

Skills

• Ability to safely work with energized high voltage systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot in primary and secondary systems.
• Ability to replace fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Ability to maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Ability to safely set poles.
• Ability to understand grounding procedures.
• Ability to use a load buster tool.
• Ability to install and hook up a single phase transformer.
• Ability to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Ability to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Ability to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Follows Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates