Overhead Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

Description

• Foreman: supervise and provide technical guidance to linemen and crew; coordinate personnel, supplies, and equipment; enforce safety standards; read plans and schedules.
• A Lineman: perform rigorous physical labor, climb, rig, lift, and conduct hot‑line work; identify voltages; read blueprints; operate bucket trucks and digger derricks; lead crew in assembly and erection of structures.
• B Lineman: work safely on energized and de‑energized conductors; set poles and anchors; maintain vehicles and tools; assist with blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and wire sagging.
• C Lineman: maintain active enrollment in the apprenticeship program; perform duties similar to B Lineman with additional focus on training and skill development.
• Groundman: perform manual tasks for overhead line construction and maintenance; assemble and hoist materials; assist with digging, traffic control, and site organization; may receive equipment operation training.
• Safety commitment: demonstrate and lead safety briefings, job‑task safety analyses, and adherence to flag‑and‑tag, minimum approach distance, and grounding procedures.

Requirements

All classifications share common requirements: willingness to travel long distances on short notice, ability to work extended periods at various locations, readiness to work overtime when required, and a total commitment to safety and compliance.

The role demands physical stamina, including frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 40 lb regularly (up to 75 lb occasionally). Candidates must meet vision standards for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and be prepared to work outdoors in extreme weather and environmental conditions.

• Equipment Operator: safely operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, and digger derricks; understand rigging and hand‑tool maintenance; perform basic rescue and bucket‑escape procedures.
• Required qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; valid Class A CDL highly preferred (candidates without CDL must obtain within 90 days); ability to travel and work away from home; strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical demands: frequent climbing up to 60 ft, ability to work at heights and confined spaces, and capability to lift and maneuver equipment and materials as specified.

Benefits

The company offers competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, optional critical care insurance, LifeLock identity protection, and both company‑paid and supplemental life insurance. Benefits begin on the first day of the month after hire, and a 401(k) plan with a substantial company match is provided. After six months, employees may apply to the SUI DOL Certified 4‑Year Apprenticeship Program (requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a CDL).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance