A Lineman - Overhead (Talquin Electric)

Overview

Construct, maintain, and repair energized overhead power distribution systems

Key Responsibilities

• high voltage
• vehicle maintenance
• pole setting
• transformer installation
• fuse replacement
• fault clearance

Tasks

-Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others. -Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order. -Set poles and anchors. -Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. -Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.

Requirements

• 5-year experience
• driver's license
• high voltage
• grounding
• ppe
• leadership

What You Bring

-Must be familiar with induced voltage. -Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies. -Troubleshoots trouble in primary and secondary systems. -Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up. -Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job. -Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so. -Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work. -5-year minimum of recent field experience. -Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required. -A valid driver's license is required. -Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers. -Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position. -Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs. -Understands grounding procedures. -Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks. -A Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. -Able to perform rigorous physical labor. -Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. -Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces. -Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment. -Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions. -Willing to work over-time when requested. -Able to read and communicate effectively in English. -Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order. -Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines. -Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser. -Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required. -Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman. -Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing. -Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE. -Understands how to use a load bust tool.

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