Lineman

Construct, build, and maintain overhead and underground electric facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV.

Responsibilities

• Installation, removal, and maintenance of overhead and underground primary line facilities and secondary services.
• Installation of overhead and underground transformers and wiring of all types of transformer banks.
• Installation, including wiring, of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.
• Driving different sizes and types of trucks.
• Operation of various pieces of equipment, including aerial bucket and digger derrick trucks.
• Read and understand job prints and sketches.
• Recognize materials and their function.
• Setting and climbing all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys, and in energized lines.
• Be available for on-call duty and emergency response.
• Perform basic computer tasks, such as entering time worked, noting beginning and completion of assigned tasks, checking and responding to emails, completing computer-based training, and other similar tasks.
• Communicate effectively and interact with a team.

Requirements

• Must live within 20 miles of the work location in Magnolia, Arkansas.
• Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out-of-town assignments as required.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Must have been an Apprentice 3rd year for at least 6 months and completed a minimum of 2.5 years of demonstrated linework experience (Apprentice IV).
• Must have been an Apprentice 4th year for at least 6 months and completed a minimum of 3.5 years of demonstrated linework experience (Journeyman Lineman).
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work alone when performing restoration services.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks, including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 115 pounds.
• Must be able to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
• Must be able to work at heights for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
• Must be able to climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures, poles, and ladders, and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle, and feel.
• Must have the ability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing an unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
• Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in an inherently dangerous environment.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety rules.
• Must be able to work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
• Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
• Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
• As a condition of employment, this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam.

Personal Qualifications

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as normal working conditions.
• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in a manner that inspires respect and confidence.
• Be especially neat, clean, and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
• Understand the importance of always rendering and maintaining first-class, courteous service to all customers.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Position is based in Magnolia, Arkansas.