Journeyman Lineman (Distribution) - Louisiana

About the role

A Journeyman Lineman at Irby Construction Company classification will have received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience. Journeyman Linemen shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required.

THE DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN OPENINGS WILL BE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA.

Responsibilities

• Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years
• Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required
• Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
• Capable of safely installing and removing cover up material
• Strives to troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
• Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
• Capable of safely setting/ replacing poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
• Understands minimum approach distances
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE
• The skill sets to safely operate a digger derrick and bucket truck
• Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
• Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures

Requirements

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand
• May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license
• May be required to read and interpret blueprints
• Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site
• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
• Works with limited supervision
• Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted
• Climb wooden poles and towers
• Walking and working across uneven terrain
• Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment
• Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions

Qualifications

May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.

May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license.

May be required to read and interpret blueprints.

Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site.

Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.

Works with limited supervision.

Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.

Climb wooden poles and towers.

Walking and working across uneven terrain.

Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.

Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.

Skills

May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.

May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license.

May be required to read and interpret blueprints.

Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site.

Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.

Works with limited supervision.

Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.

Climb wooden poles and towers.

Walking and working across uneven terrain.

Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.

Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Pay

Pay details are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in this job posting.