Lineman Trainee - 90413176 - Lancaster

Job Summary

Lineman Trainees are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and installation of high voltage transmission, catenary, and signal transmission systems. They perform duties including attaching appurtenances, relocating lines away from existing lines, shifting poles requiring new foundations, installing anchors and foundations, shifting under traffic, moving poles with wires attached, splicing existing appurtenances, and installing new foundations and certain designated power lines and signal transmission systems.

Essential Functions

• Attach appurtenances
• Relocate lines away from existing lines
• Shift poles requiring new foundations
• Install anchors and foundations
• Shift under traffic
• Move poles with wires attached
• Splice existing appurtenances
• Install new foundations and certain designated power lines and signal transmission systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Aged 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in heavy physical labor
• Able to lift 50 lbs or more
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire
• Able to obtain CDL license within 90 days of hire date
• Ability to pass required training with written exams including two weeks of safety training and required department training modules over a 24-month period to progress to qualified lineman
• Basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language clearly and communicate using telephone and radio

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic climbing, rigging, and lineman experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand tools
• Electronic/electrical background or education
• Previous electric traction railroad experience
• CDL License

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Applicants must be able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.

Pay

The hourly range is $45.67 – $50.74 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Health and Wellbeing

• Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• No-cost Financial Advisor
• Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Requisition ID

166910

Posting Location(s)

Pennsylvania

Relocation Offered

No

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%