Lineman 3rd Class - Non-union

About the role

An experienced line worker position that installs and fixes overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems. Line Workers also fit, repair, and maintain underground cables and electrical equipment.

Primary responsibilities

• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear
• Setting poles and anchors, stringing overhead wire, proper sagging techniques
• Troubleshooting trouble in primary and secondary systems. Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems
• Ensuring daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment
• Contacting the public and private property owners to professionally communicate work to be performed
• Maintaining company equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work following company established Safety and Health standards
• Reporting all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson

General duties

• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors

Minimum qualifications

• Ability and specific skill to work with energized high voltage systems
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to work with and around heavy equipment
• Knowledge of proper sagging techniques
• Knowledge on tying in a primary conductor, phasing a circuit through a substation and identifying induced voltage
• Knowledge of checking voltage on transformers, one shot on a recloser and grounding procedures
• Understanding of flag and tag procedures
• Understanding of different materials used in linework
• Knowledge of Kellum grips and phasing sticks
• Knowledge of load break tool and reconductoring job
• Proven previous Overhead Maintenance experience
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring, rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying and making and using a hand line
• Ability to assist with hooking up a single or three phase transformers
• Ability to inspect/use proper cover up
• Understanding of minimum approach distance
• Capability of bucket rescue
• Knowledge of safely installing and removing a mechanical jumper
• Ability to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.

Education and experience

Must have a minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in the electrical power line construction industry. Be able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications that you have obtained during your career.

Traveling requirements

Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Driver License

Valid Drivers License is preferred, if not must be able to discuss during the interview process. Valid CDL is preferred or willingness to obtain valid CDL within 90 days of employment. If unable to obtain, please discuss this during the interview process.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8 or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Physical requirements

• Occasionally (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• Frequently (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• Continuously (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.