Lineman A - Trans-Wetumpka, AL

Description

• String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
• Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.
• Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.
• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
• Climb poles and use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles.
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
• Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
• Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
• Travel in trucks, helicopters, airplanes, boats and air boats, to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
• Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.
• Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.

Requirements

• Completion of a Lineman training school preferred
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• A minimum of 4 years’ directly related experience.
• Ability to hear long distances
• Ability to see long distances and differentiate between colors, have clear depth perception, and peripheral vision ability
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Available to work irregular hours and travel at a moment’s notice, anytime
• Possess your own tools
• Possess at minimum a valid CDL-B license
• Ability to communicate well with others

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance