Class B OH Distribution Lineman

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. Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care. Classification: Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Groundman and Class C Lineman 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; report all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two to Three (2-3) 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 pre-employment drug screen.
• 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 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• 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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