B Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)
About the role
The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position requires frequent travel to various locations and may involve working in remote areas.
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 read and communicate effectively in English.
- Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
- Willing to work over-time when requested.
- Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Qualifications
- 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
- Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
- Familiar with induced voltage.
- Understands grounding procedures.
- Understands how to use a load buster tool.
- Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
- Capable of safely setting a pole.
- Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
- Able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
- Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Skills
- Self-Motivated.
- Team-Oriented.
- Customer Oriented.
- Follows Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job description.
Pay
No specific pay details are provided in the job description.
Schedule
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About Pike Electric, LLC
Pike Electric, LLC is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment needed to perform any job. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.