Class A Lineman - Athens, OH

Overview

Class A Lineman performs energized/de‑energized line work, installations, repairs, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• wire stringing
• transformer setup
• pole installation
• tree trimming
• tool maintenance
• safety compliance

Tasks

-You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed -Maintains are assigned tools and equipment. -Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required. -Class A Lineman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and is responsible for his/her own safety at all times. -String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks. -Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service -It is the apprentice lineman’s responsibility to report and all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist. -Sets and connects transformers and other electrical distribution equipment. -Climbs pole’s and makes necessary repairs. -Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training -Digs holes and sets poles for electrical lines.

Requirements

• class a cdl
• osha 10hr
• 4 years
• electrical theory
• pole climbing
• safety

What You Bring

-Four (4) years of experience or equivalent hours. -Climbs poles and works at heights. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. -Ability to work in inclement weather. -Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions. -Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required. -Successful test completions on rigging, grounding, transformers, hot sticks, weights, and torques. -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. -Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations. -Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. -Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work -Ability to work with angry or difficult customers. -Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions -Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen. -Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools. . -Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work. -Lifts up to 50 pounds. -Compliance with Safety Performance Standards -Must possess math skills along with basic knowledge of PMP and Electrical Theory. -Ability to operate service truck. -Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions. -Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials. -Skill in operating listed tools and equipment. -Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work. -Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions. -Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card -Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days. -Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools. -May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience

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Security Clearance

-must pass criminal background check -must pass motor vehicle record (mvr) background check -must pass pre‑employment drug screen