Distribution Overhead Lineman 2nd Class - Virginia/North Carolina

River City Construction, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking an experienced Overhead Lineman 2nd Class to perform electrical work onsite, supporting the construction and maintenance of overhead distribution systems, transformers, and metering equipment. Responsibilities include pole/tower work, installing conductors, and troubleshooting circuits.

The role requires climbing and using personal climbing tools, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to work a four 10-hour day schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of electrical lineman experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• English communication required.
• Ability to travel and work in different locations.
• Valid Class A CDL with acceptable driving record.
• Safety sensitive role; background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following company safety rules while constructing or maintaining overhead lines.
• Read and interpret job prints or work orders.
• Install or remove conductors, poles, and associated hardware.
• Install or remove equipment and troubleshoot primary and secondary systems.
• Follow Switching and Tagging procedures and maintain grounding.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good condition.
• Participate in pre-job briefings and work from elevated positions as required.

Skills

English communication

Travel ability

Safety minded

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
+4 more locations

• On-site
• Rate : $30 USD per hour
• Pay or shift range: $30 USD to $40 USD
  This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DISTR020885

Description

Job Title: Overhead Lineman 2nd Class

Department: Operations

Reports To: Overhead Foreman

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week.

Position Purpose:

Overhead 2nd Class Lineman performs electrical work onsite, in the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. Other tasks include climbing wood poles, ladders, and towers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• You will work safely, complying with all company safety rules & policies, while performing new construction or maintenance work of energized and de-energized overhead work.

• Comprehend job prints or work orders.

• Install or remove overhead conductors, coverup, wood, steel, or concrete poles and supports.

• With guidance, install or remove mechanical jumpers, capacitors, regulators, transformers, transformer banks, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, switchgear, troubleshoot primary and secondary systems and clear faulted circuits.

• SAG conductors.

• With guidance, comply with Switching and Tagging procedures.

• Practice Positive Control.

• With guidance, install and remove personal and equipment grounds.

• Establish Equipotential Grounding.

• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Pre-Job Briefing.

• You must work from a bucket and/or climb different types of structures and have your own climbing tools.

Physical Demands:

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

We also require you to speak and listen while performing job tasks. You will also frequently require you to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform tasks in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Driven

• Team-Oriented

• Customer Oriented

Required Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Communicate in English.

• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in different locations.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record

This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.
Work authorization requirements:
Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to