OHE Lineman A

Company Overview

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers. The company specializes in overhead and underground electric distribution, gas distribution construction, and turnkey solutions for water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MasTec Utility Services provides safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that add extraordinary value to clients. As a purpose‑driven subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company, MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment and is certified as a minority‑controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). The culture is inclusive, welcoming, and focused on training, tools, and opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The OHE Lineman A assists the Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. The role is responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for electricity distribution. The Lineman A sets a good example for newer apprentices by consistently following and teaching safe practices, supports the line team, and collaborates with other department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
• Connect, disconnect, install, remove, move, and transfer various electrical devices on customer facilities (e.g., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks).
• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
• Inspect and/or remove damaged power lines.
• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
• Assist in on‑the‑job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Submit all Apprentice Program required documentation in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment, when needed.
• Drive a bucket truck to job sites and maintain truck stock.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• At least 3 years of lineman experience (minimum).
• Valid Class A CDL (required).
• Preferred: 5 or more years of lineman experience.
• Preferred: OSHA 10 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position operates in a field environment and routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lb), standing, and twisting. Work is performed in inclement weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The role demands clear vision at 20 feet or more (or 20 inches or less), precise hand‑eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan