3rd Year Lineman

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Missouri; On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Per diem

Bonus opportunities

Storm restoration

Training & advancement

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Kingdom City, MO is seeking a 3rd Year Lineman to support construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems.

This floating field position requires flexibility to move between crews, project locations, and schedules based on operational needs. You will climb poles and work from bucket trucks, frame poles, string conductors, and assist with electrical connections while following approved safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Third-year lineman status or equivalent apprenticeship progress.
• Minimum one year of hands-on overhead utility linework experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Current OSHA 10 certification.
• Knowledge of overhead distribution systems, line tools, materials, and construction procedures.
• Familiarity with rubber glove and sleeve techniques, grounding, electrical theory, and energized-line hazards.
• Ability to climb poles and safely work at elevated heights.
• Ability to read construction prints, follow instructions, and apply coaching in the field.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively across different crews.
• Willingness to travel and change assignments every week or every few weeks.
• Availability for storm response, emergency callouts, and extended work schedules when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Climb poles and work from bucket trucks and aerial equipment.
• Frame poles, install line equipment, string conductor, and assist with electrical connections.
• Perform assigned work using approved rubber glove and sleeve techniques.
• Read and follow construction prints, work orders, specifications, and jobsite instructions.
• Identify energized-line hazards and apply proper grounding and protective procedures.
• Complete job briefings and follow OSHA, customer, company, and electrical safety requirements.
• Communicate with supervisors, crew members, contractors, and customers.
• Inspect and maintain assigned tools, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Adapt to different crew expectations, project conditions, and work schedules.
• Travel between crews and project locations as assigned.
• Support emergency callouts, storm restoration, and mutual-aid work when needed.

Skills

Lineman apprentice

Overhead linework

CDL Class A

OSHA 10

Electrical theory

Grounding safety

Pole climbing

Reading prints

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Storm response

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Distribution Systems or equivalent field experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kingdom City, MO 65262

Position Type: Full Time

The 3rd Year Lineman supports the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems. This is a floating field position that requires flexibility to move between crews, supervisors, project locations, and schedules based on operational needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• $150 Daily per diem regardless of travel
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Storm restoration and mutual-aid opportunities
• Ongoing training and advancement toward Journeyman status

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Climb poles and work from bucket trucks and aerial equipment.
• Frame poles, install line equipment, string conductor, and assist with electrical connections.
• Perform assigned work using approved rubber glove and sleeve techniques.
• Read and follow construction prints, work orders, specifications, and jobsite instructions.
• Identify energized-line hazards and apply proper grounding and protective procedures.
• Complete job briefings and follow OSHA, customer, company, and electrical safety requirements.
• Communicate with supervisors, crew members, contractors, and customers.
• Inspect and maintain assigned tools, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Adapt to different crew expectations, project conditions, and work schedules.
• Travel between crews and project locations as assigned.
• Support emergency callouts, storm restoration, and mutual-aid work when needed.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Third-year lineman status or equivalent apprenticeship progress.
• Minimum one year of hands-on overhead utility linework experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Current OSHA 10 certification.
• Knowledge of overhead distribution systems, line tools, materials, and construction procedures.
• Familiarity with rubber glove and sleeve techniques, grounding, electrical theory, and energized-line hazards.
• Ability to climb poles and safely work at elevated heights.
• Ability to read construction prints, follow instructions, and apply coaching in the field.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively across different crews.
• Willingness to travel and change assignments every week or every few weeks.
• Availability for storm response, emergency callouts, and extended work schedules when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Distribution Systems or equivalent field experience.
• Pole Top Rescue training.
• Bucket Truck Rescue training.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Equi-Potential Grounding training.
• BuckSqueeze training.