Class B OH Distribution Lineman

Description

• Sets and connects transformers and other electrical distribution equipment.
• Maintains are assigned tools and equipment.
• Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
• String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks.
• Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training
• Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required.
• You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed.
• Climbs pole’s and makes necessary repairs.
• Digs holes and sets poles for electrical lines.
• Class B Lineman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and is responsible for his/her own safety at all times.
• It is the apprentice lineman’s responsibility to report and all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist.

Requirements

• Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
• Climbs poles and works at heights.
• Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions.
• Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools. .
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
• Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
• Two to Three (2-3) years of experience or equivalent hours.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions.
• Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
• Ability to operate service truck.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
• May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
• Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card
• Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions
• Compliance with Safety Performance Standards

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance