Overhead Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

About the role

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks entire Overhead Crews (Foreman/A Lineman/B Lineman/C Lineman/Operator/Groundman). Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew. Preference may also be given to candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews.

Responsibilities

• Safety is a core value for our company so substantial weight will be given in the selection process to candidates demonstrating their shared commitment to safe operations.
• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all electrical distribution and associated equipment projects.
• Communicate, demonstrate and enforce safety requirements and best practices.
• Manage supplies, materials and equipment.
• Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead lines.
• Perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the construction of a pole line and other electrical material and equipment used for distribution line construction projects.
• Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
• Perform various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of overhead power lines.

Requirements

• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Proficient in all aspects of energized line work.
• Able to learn distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to learn to understand and read blueprints.
• Able to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Able to assist in troubleshooting.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Able to obtain knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Able to understand grounding procedures.
• Able to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Able to understand minimum approach distance.
• Able to understand flag and tag procedures.
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