General Lineman

Description

The General Lineman assists journeymen and foremen while learning the trade, performing diversified work on construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, and associated equipment. The role supports the line team, follows and teaches safe practices, and helps train apprentices and crew members. Documentation for the Apprentice Program must be submitted timely.

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution electrical lines.
• Connect, disconnect, install, remove, move, and transfer transformers, regulators, switches, capacitor banks, and related devices.
• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing infrastructure.
• Inspect and remove damaged power lines.
• Assist with pole handling, hole digging, and pole replacement operations.
• Perform line switching or sectionalizing as directed.
• Train apprentices and crew members on power‑line construction and maintenance.
• Submit required Apprentice Program documentation promptly.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
• Operate a bucket truck, drive to job sites, and maintain truck inventory.
• Investigate consumer complaints and repair energized distribution lines as needed.

Requirements

Work is performed in a field environment that routinely requires bending, squatting, climbing, lifting up to 50 lb, and working in extreme weather conditions. Precise hand‑eye coordination, vision clarity, and the ability to judge distances are essential. The position involves driving a bucket truck and maintaining its stock.

• Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years lineman experience, valid Class A CDL.
• Preferred qualifications: 5+ years experience and OSHA 10 certification.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lb, work in inclement weather, and demonstrate precise hand‑eye coordination and color identification.

Benefits

MUS is purpose‑driven, fostering an inclusive culture where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. Employees receive abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity, with equal chances to advance and support to be their best. The company is a subsidiary of MasTec, a Fortune 500 contractor, and is certified as a minority‑controlled business.

MasTec offers medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. The company adheres to an equal‑employment‑opportunity policy, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance