Class B OH Distribution Lineman - Chillicothe, OH

About the Company

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, including pole change out, DACR, VVO, and reconductor work.

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

About the Role

The Overhead Distribution Lineman – B Class is responsible for all Groundman and Class C Lineman duties, in addition to working on energized and de-energized lines and equipment. This is a non-exempt position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• 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 and operate service trucks.
• 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 accidents/incidents and potential safety hazards to the foreman immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two to three (2-3) years of experience or equivalent hours.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License.
• Clean Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card.
• Willingness to work overtime and storm work (crews can work 40-60 hours per week).
• Must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
• Completion of a 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 for training requirements and potential for overtime, including storm work.

Skills

• Ability 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.
• Full-body exertion, including 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.