Lineperson 1st Class (LH)

About the role

The Tri-M Group, LLC is an employee-owned company dedicated to providing quality and professional commercial electrical services. We emphasize safety and the development of our talented workforce.

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.
• 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.
• Affirms compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Affirms that quality and productivity meet Company and customer standards.
• Affirms 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

• 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.
• Understanding of 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.
• Understanding of 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).
• Knowledge of 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-Class A and a history of safe driving.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the assigned work location/office.
• Purchase Company required personal tools (see attached list) and maintain in good condition.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to jobsites.
• Ability and willingness to stay away on job sites for up to two weeks if needed.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet in order to enter information into Tri-M’s ProNav system.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of apprenticeship program modified for lineperson.
• Four years of experience in aerial line and underground power construction.
• Understanding of line construction standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in safe operation of line and bucket trucks, trenchers, and backhoe.
• Current CPR card.
• Knowledge of distribution system operations and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of dielectric insulating fluids.
• Ability to size, install, and connect transformers.
• Ability to perform basic rigging and erect steel structures.
• Good character, neat appearance.
• Confident, decisive, safety-oriented, and self-motivated personality.
• Valid commercial driver’s license-Class A with a history of safe driving.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Insurance
HRA Spending Account
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Seven Paid Holidays
Vacation/Sick Leave
401k Retirement Program with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
And much more!

Pay

Competitive pay offered.

Schedule

Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.