Lineman 5th Class - Non-union

About the role

Lineperson Class B: A line worker installs and fixes overhead distribution and transmission systems, which include poles, cables, and electrical systems. Line workers also fit, repair, and maintain underground cables and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• The setting of poles and anchors.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Installing transformers, lightning arresters, cutouts, cross arms insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work while complying with all Safety and Health rules.
• Troubleshooting issues with primary and secondary systems.
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment to maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reports all injuries, near misses, and other safety and health concerns to Foreperson.
• Any other duties related to the installation of overhead power supply.
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Knowledge of working with energized high voltage systems requiring a specific skill set.
• Able to climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb.
• Must be able 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).
• Driver License Required; willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Physical requirements:
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, Climbing Stairs
  • CONTINUOUS (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., Lifting Up to 50 lbs.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
• Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Pay

Competitive/Hourly