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4673 - Lineman Apprentice 2 (NC)
Black & Veatch
Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction firm shaping water, energy & infrastructure projects.
Assist in installing or repairing cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems and transmission towers and lines.
17d ago
Entry-level
Full Time
North Carolina, United States
Field
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
cable handling
safety protocols
grounding
equipment access
team coordination
electrical systems
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck‐mounted buckets to access equipment.
Coordinate work with other crafts and co‐workers on the job.
Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
Help install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches according to electrical diagrams and specifications.
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical‐testing instruments.
Attach cross‐arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them. Replace or straighten damaged poles.
Participate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Work around hazardous equipment.
Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
Use appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, install, test or repair cables or wires; and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
Listen to co‐workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites. Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, or operate manlift.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
What you bring
physical labor
communication
math skills
safety awareness
extreme temperatures
repetitive work
Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
Requires repetitive movement.
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
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