Lineperson 1st Class (LH)

About the role

Under the supervision of the Line Foreperson, performs various tasks related to the installation of aerial and underground line construction and outdoor lighting systems, and switch gear installation.

Responsibilities

• Follows and understands proper safety and temporary grounding procedures.
• Reads and interprets outdoor electrical distribution system drawings.
• Performs layout and supervision of small line construction projects.
• Operates equipment, bucket trucks, digger derrick (line) trucks, trenchers, and backhoe.
• Installs power poles and guys with all related cross arms, insulators and hardware.
• Performs basic rigging associated with the installation of switchgear, transformers, steel structures, etc.
• Erects steel substation structures in accordance with erection drawings.
• Strings aerial conductors with proper sags and tensions.
• Performs work on energized circuits up to 15,000 volts.
• Installs aerial and pad mounted transformers and related switchgear.
• Properly installs and terminates primary (5 KV and up) cables.
• Makes correct transformer connections.
• Installs substation ground grid systems.
• Performs layout and supervision of duct banks and cable installations.
• Installs outdoor lighting systems.
• Assures compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Assures that quality and productivity meet Company and customer standards.
• Assures that appropriate on-the-job training takes place for all subordinates.
• Safeguards and maintains Company equipment and tools.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and techniques in the electrical construction trade.
• Recommends improved methods of operation.
• Complies with Company standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company image.
• Requisitions materials and supplies; schedules heavy vehicles when not done by Line Foreperson.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of apprenticeship program modified for lineperson.
• Minimum of four years spent primarily in the aerial line and underground power construction field.
• Understands general line construction standards and procedures for primary and secondary installations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of line and bucket trucks, trenchers, and backhoe.
• Maintains current CPR card.
• Understands operation and troubleshooting procedures for distribution system.
• Knowledge of various types of dielectric insulating fluids.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic electrical measuring and testing equipment (megger, volt, amp and ohm meters).
• Understands characteristics and correct installation procedures of high voltage cable including terminating and splicing.
• Ability to size, install and connect single- and three-phase transformers utilizing standard connections.
• Ability to properly lay out and administer small jobs (normally one to three men).
• Good working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Good character, neat appearance.
• Confident, decisive, safety oriented, and self-motivated, exhibiting a stable personality.
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license-