Lineman\Linewoman

Overview

Maintain & construct overhead transmission & distribution lines.

Key Responsibilities

• fault location
• transformer install
• line construction
• switch operation
• voltage testing
• safety

Tasks

-Locate faults on 13, 26 and 69kV transmission and on distribution circuits, including associated equipment. -Under the supervision of an engineer or supervisor, make special tests on distribution equipment and phase-out or parallel distribution circuits and equipment. -Prepare poles for, install, and remove transformers with associated devices and equipment including pole-top wiring; make load tests on the secondary side of distribution transformers. -After satisfactory completion of 4-kV and 13-kV Line School, performs work on lines energized at primary level voltages as Primary Assist. -Install, remove and maintain poles, crossarms, guy wires, and line hardware. -Install, remove, maintain in field, and operate line sectionalizing switches or cutouts; install, remove, operate, inspect, and make minor repairs to boosters, capacitors, and other special pole mounted equipment. -After satisfactory completion of the Apprentice Line School, performs work on de-energized lines and assists Linemen/Line women on energized secondary lines. -Make complete inspections of construction performing such work as tighten hardware, tie in conductors, and change insulators and pins. -Install ground wires and ground wire molding. -Install, remove and maintain street lighting and accessory equipment including pole top wiring. -Install and remove protective equipment, including temporary protective grounds on conductors. -After satisfactory completion of Hot Secondary Line School, performs work on lines energized at secondary level voltages. -Install, remove, and change transformers with associated devices and equipment including pole top wiring. -Make voltage and load tests on energized distribution circuits or equipment. -The identification and use of all material, tools, and equipment commonly used on line work. -Recondition and salvage material and equipment related to this work. -Be alert in avoiding accidents and observing hazards. -Perform any work required on isolated towers, install, remove and maintain distribution, 13, 26 and 69kV conductors and accessories on tower lines. -Assist fully qualified Lineman/Line woman, for training purposes. -Install, sag, remove and maintain line conductors including splicing, tapping, and the making of dead ends; install, remove and maintain messengers; install and remove aerial cables and cable laterals on poles.

Requirements

• high school
• cdl‑a
• mechanical aptitude
• print reading
• physical fitness
• electrical knowledge

What You Bring

-Must have a High School Diploma or GED. -Have the ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the Company's overhead line construction methods and practices. -Be able to qualify for a Commercial Drivers License “A” to operate motor vehicles in the State of New Jersey within 6 months of employment. -Have successfully completed the line portion of the pre-employment test, except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1980 who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent does not have to complete the pre-employment test. -The application of hoists, tackle, and knots used in line construction and maintenance work and the care of tools commonly used in line construction and maintenance work. -Be able to follow instructions and perform routine operations. -Have the ability to become proficient in the application of pole top resuscitation, and other approved methods of artificial respiration. -Have the ability to become familiar with the procedure and rules governing the ordering out, tagging and releasing of circuits and the Company's system of circuit designation for identification. -Have the ability to acquire a good practical knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the overhead transmission and distribution system, and the electrical apparatus used in connection therewith; and a general knowledge of the layout of transmission and distribution circuits in the area in which he/she works. -Have mechanical aptitude. -Be able to acquire a good working knowledge of the standard overhead line construction practices as outlined in the Company's manuals and handbooks, including the safety rules and practices as set forth therein. -Be able to acquire a general knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the transmission and distribution system, and the electrical apparatus and circuit connections involved in the work. -The reading of construction prints and the making of simple field sketches. -Be able to perform maintenance and repair work safely and without causing interruption to service. -Must possess a valid U. S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record -Have the physical characteristics to enable him/her to climb and work on structures and poles.

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Benefits

-Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week -Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily. -Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

About Pseg

-Founded in 1903 from the merger of hundreds of gas, electric and transit firms, the company has grown into a major energy holding headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. -As a public energy company, it operates regulated utilities in New Jersey via PSE&G and manages electric distribution on Long Island under PSEG Long Island. -Through PSEG Power—its subsidiary—it owns and operates nuclear and fossil generation assets across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast. -Typical projects include infrastructure modernization of transmission and distribution systems, deployment of smart meters, and large‑scale grid investments under multi‑billion‑dollar capital plans. -The company seeks federal license extensions for its New Jersey nuclear reactors to operate into the 2050s and beyond.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-pseg is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required. -random drug/alcohol testing for federally regulated roles.