Class 1 Lineman

Utility Service & Assistance Holdings LLC; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Service & Assistance is seeking a skilled lineman to join our New England team in Hooksett, NH. The role focuses on construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines, with emphasis on safety and efficiency in variable weather.

Requirements include a CDL A, OSHA certification, 1-3 years of lineman experience, and the ability to travel short-term. The position involves hands-on installation and troubleshooting of high-voltage equipment and adherence to federal

Qualifications

• CDL A license required.
• OSHA certification required.
• 1-3 years of lineman experience.
• Overhead distribution experience preferred.
• Lineman school preferred.
• Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Must possess the physical dexterity to lift a minimum of 50 LBS and safely perform other physical work.
• Able to travel on a short-term basis.
• Able to demonstrate how to safely perform all tasks associated with high voltage electrical lines.
• Able to perform basic maintenance such as routine inspections, modification, installation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and facilities.
• Must possess skills including digging, guying of pole structures, maintenance procedures, conductor handling/ rigging and splicing, tower erection and more.
• All positions require participation in federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines
• Assist with or perform energized and de-energized line work based on experience and classification
• Dig, set, guy, and frame poles and pole structures
• Install and maintain conductors, crossarms, insulators, transformers, switches, and related equipment
• Perform conductor handling, rigging, sagging, and splicing
• Assist with routine inspections, troubleshooting, and system modifications
• Follow all OSHA, company, and safety program requirements while working around high-voltage electrical systems

Skills

Lineman experience

Grounding & rigging

Pole installation

Conductor handling

Safety compliance

Education

Lineman school preferred

Job description

Utility Service & Assistance has been the trusted utility contractor serving New England, the East Coast, and beyond. From high-voltage transmission to renewable energy projects, our work keeps communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure connected and safe. Over the past 38 years, we’ve grown into a full-service utility partner with the crews, equipment, and expertise to take on projects of any scale.

Minimum Requirements

• CDL A license required
• OSHA certification required
• 1-3 years of lineman experience
• Overhead distribution experience preferred
• Lineman school preferred
• Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Must possess the physical dexterity to be able to lift a minimum of 50 LBS and safely perform other physical work.
• Able to travel on a short-term basis.
• Able to demonstrate how to safely perform all tasks associated with high voltage electrical lines.
• Able to perform basic maintenance such as routine inspections, modification, installation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and facilities.
• Must possess skills including digging, guying of pole structures, maintenance procedures, conductor handling/ rigging and splicing, tower erection and more.
• All positions require participation in federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing programs. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines
• Assist with or perform energized and de-energized line work based on experience and classification
• Dig, set, guy, and frame poles and pole structures
• Install and maintain conductors, crossarms, insulators, transformers, switches, and related equipment
• Perform conductor handling, rigging, sagging, and splicing
• Assist with routine inspections, troubleshooting, and system modifications
• Follow all OSHA, company, and safety program requirements while working around high-voltage electrical systems