C Lineman - Overhead (Oncor) - Mineral, VA

VetJobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an entry-level C Lineman for overhead electrical distribution systems. This physically demanding role requires teamwork, attention to safety, and the ability to work outside in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates will possess a High School diploma, exhibit strong climbing skills, and may need to obtain a Commercial Driver's License. This opportunity is designed for military-affiliated job seekers, ensuring a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of minimum experience required.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction and maintenance work on energized systems.
• String overhead wire and set poles.
• Maintain company vehicles and tools.

Skills

Physical Labor

Climbing Skills

Voltage Identification

Teamwork

Attention to Safety

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position Summary: Class C Lineman is an entry level lineman position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.

Stringing overhead wire.

Setting poles and anchors.

Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.

Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.

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.

Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Auto req ID

449139BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

1-2 Years Of Minimum Experience Required.

Able to perform rigorous physical labor.

Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.

Must be familiar with induced voltage.

Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.

Capable of safely setting a pole.

Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.

Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.

Capable of checking voltage on transformers.

Capable of installing and removing a service.

Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.

Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.

Understands how to tie various lineman knots.

Capable of making up and using a hand line.

Understands grounding procedures.

Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures.

Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.

Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.

Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.

Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Willing to work over-time when requested.

Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

City*

Mineral

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Company

PIKE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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