Class A Lineman - Bryan, TX

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

About the role

The Overhead Distribution Lineman – A Class is responsible for all Apprentice and Class B & C responsibilities in addition to working energized and de-energized lines and equipment. Safety should be the number one priority; the lineman ensures safety standards for himself and his crew and reports any accidents, incidents, or potential safety hazards to the foreman immediately.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, and equipment of electrical line work
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions
• Climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Work with angry or difficult customers
• Operate tools and equipment, including service trucks
• Accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials
• Dig holes and set poles for electrical lines
• String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks
• Set and connect transformers and other electrical distribution equipment
• Trim trees along electrical lines
• Respond to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment
• Stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed
• Perform related work as required

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience or equivalent hours
• Valid State of Residence Driver License
• Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card
• Pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days
• Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work
• Successful test completions on rigging, grounding, transformers, hot sticks, weights, and torques
• Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations
• Compliance with Safety Performance Standards
• Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course
• Ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work

Skills

• Math skills and basic knowledge of PMP and Electrical Theory
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse terrain and all weather conditions
• Physical capabilities to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions
• Sight, strength, and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb poles and work at heights
• Full-body exertion, including strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus