Distribution B-Class Lineman — CDL Preferred, Crew Ready

Sumter Utilities Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Critical Care Insurance (Optional)

Job summary

Sumter Utilities, Inc. seeks a Distribution B Class Lineman with overhead distribution experience or long-term Apprentice Lineman ready to grow. CDL preferred; HS Diploma or equivalent required. The role emphasizes safety, physical labor, and learning to work with blueprints and varied structures.

Entry offers a path into a DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship after 6 months, with excellent benefits and a substantial 401k match. CDL preferred; willingness to travel and work overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate will possess existing Overhead Distribution experience as a B Class lineman or long-term experience as an Apprentice Lineman able to demonstrate readiness to grow into a greater role.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
• Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers 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 principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able / willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able / willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able / willing to lift in excess of 50 lbs, when required.
• Able / willing to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Able / willing to work Overtime, when required.

Skills

Overhead distribution experience

CDL

Lineman safety

Team player

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sumter Utilities, Inc. seeks a Distribution B Class Lineman with overhead distribution experience or long-term Apprentice Lineman ready to grow. CDL preferred; HS Diploma or equivalent required. The role emphasizes safety, physical labor, and learning to work with blueprints and varied structures.

Entry offers a path into a DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship after 6 months, with excellent benefits and a substantial 401k match. CDL preferred; willingness to travel and work overtime is expected.