NLC Oroville Grad Opportunity - Lineman Career Path

Description

• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints
• Excavate and drill holes
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems
• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical
• Erect and maintain structures
• Operate machinery such as track hoes, backhoes, digger derricks, lo-drill, air drill, forklift, cranes, skid steers, line pullers, or line tensioners
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments

Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the US (position requires FULL-TIME TRAVEL)
• String wire conductors and cables
• Valid CDL and Medical Card (No exceptions)
• Graduated from an accredited line school or have equivalent verifiable experience
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in all types of weather, and move/lift at least 50 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements
• Crane certification
• Heavy equipment operator experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance