Underground Lineman

Must conduct digging operations as required

Responsible for the safety of all people at a worksite

Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points

Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required

Maintain rolling stock and equipment

Provide field service and set up injection equipment

Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner

Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion

Switch medium voltage electrical circuits

May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)

Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories

Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records

Perform air flow tests

Climb poles to perform work if needed

Provide positive customer service

Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards

This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and processes.

Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies

Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior

Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety

Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

Able to safely climb poles if needed

Passport and ability to travel to Canada preferred

Understanding of basic construction skills

Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time

Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching

Frequent exposure to seasonal elements

CDL preferred

Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.

Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation

Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules

Frequent sitting, standing and walking

Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness

Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows

Strong mechanical skills

Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record

Ability to read circuit maps

Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries

Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)

Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching

Working Conditions

• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Parental Leave
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities