Underground Distribution Journeyman Lineperson

Essential Functions

• Operates the equipment used in excavating, backfilling, lifting, and other construction tasks
• Assists with installation, operation, maintenance and repair of underground electrical power lines and systems
• Assists with service calls concerning power outages and electrical problems
• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification
• Communicates work to be performed to public and private property owners
• Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and performs work by the regional safety policies
• Assembles material on the ground and installs conduit and cable in ditches
• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, saws, jack hammer and power tamp etc.)
• Works around hazardous equipment
• Works near energized parts or equipment
• Works near excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, saws and other equipment with proper hearing protection
• Works around varying heights above ground, in manholes, and /or in confined spaces with proper PPE
• Writes and receives switching orders for underground primary cables
• Bends, kneels, and squats frequently while installing and making repairs relating to underground distribution

Minimum Requirements

• Safe entry and exit from excavations
• Termination of underground primary and secondary cables
• Termination of pad-mounted transformers, secondary pedestals, and meter boxes
• Following directions, working safely & productively
• Necessary endurance for eight (8) or ten (10) hour days
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.
• Subject to call out work
• Valid Driver’s license. Current CDL preferred or willingness to receive within 90 days of employment
• Pass background check and motor vehicle records check
• Pass DOT physical to obtain DOT medical card
• Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• Wear necessary PPE as required by company policy
• Withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold
• Traverse various terrains
• Communicate with others
• Maintain attention during dangerous tasks
• Lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an frequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis
• Have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools
• Transportation to and from the show up location
• Willingness to travel out of state for emergency storm work
• Pass pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.