Class A OH Distribution Lineman - Louisville, KY

About the role

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.

Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Apprentice and Class B & C responsibilities in addition to working energized and de-energized lines and equipment
• 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
• Climb poles and make necessary repairs
• Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required
• 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
• Ensure safety standards for self and crew; responsible for own safety at all times
• Report all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards
• Perform related work as assigned

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions
• Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with angry or difficult customers
• Skill in operating listed tools and equipment
• Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Ability to operate service truck
• Four (4) years of experience or equivalent hours
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License
• Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card
• Must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions
• Must 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
• May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience
• Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course
• Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training
• Ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work

Qualifications

• Must possess math skills along with basic knowledge of PMP and Electrical Theory
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions
• Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions
• Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools
• Lifts up to 50 pounds
• Climbs poles and works at heights
• Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

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