B Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Overview

Construction, maintenance and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• troubleshooting
• installation
• high‑voltage
• pole setting
• equipment maintenance
• fuse replacement

Tasks

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

Requirements

• transformer
• grounding
• load buster
• cdl
• field experience
• high voltage

What You Bring

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

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