B Lineman - Overhead (DUKE)

Description

• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.

Requirements

• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understands how to use a load buster tool.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance