Underground Distribution - Lineman A DFW, TX and Surrounding Areas/Oncor System

About the role

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

The URD Lineman, Class A is responsible for the construction and maintenance of underground electrical distribution. The position works under the direction of the crew Foreman. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and installs underground distribution lines, including digging holes and trenches, stringing wire, placing equipment, and testing systems.
• Performs work on energized and de-energized lines daily, including in darkness as needed.
• Operates heavy and light equipment, including digger derricks and backhoes, and works with various tools of the trade.
• Participates in the instruction and development of Lineman Trainees and Apprentice Linemen; leads by example.
• Actively and positively participates in department meetings, safety meetings, and tailboards.
• Performs after-hours duties as required; responds to callouts in a timely manner; works scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed.
• Locates underground cable as requested by customers.
• Provides customer service: interacts with the public during the normal course of business in a courteous, professional manner.
• Maintains professional behavior: understands and follows company/supervisor expectations regarding appropriate dress, attendance, punctuality, scheduled and unscheduled time off, and appropriate use of company time, equipment, and resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Electrical Theory and the safety regulations and work methods associated with electrical line work.
• Understanding of underground line construction and maintenance.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate the tools of the trade and the heavy and light equipment associated with electrical line work.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
• Possesses sight, strength, and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds; climbs poles and works at heights.
• Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent travel for training may be required; callouts for overtime work, including storm work, will occur.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an apprentice program preferred, including classroom and work hours, and attainment of electrical line workers journey level status.
• Three to four years of journey level work experience preferred but not required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License.
• Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Capability of earning CPR/First Aid card and willingness to perform CPR or first aid.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner, demonstrating job knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Requires good mechanical and electrical aptitude; communication skills and electricity training helpful.