Distribution Overhead Lineman 3rd Class - South Hill, VA

River City Construction, Inc.; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Company holidays

Job summary

River City Construction in South Hill, VA is seeking an Overhead Lineman 3rd Class. This entry-level role operates within the Operations department, reporting to the Overhead Foreman. The position is full-time with a four 10-hour day work schedule, on-site at various overhead construction sites.

Responsibilities include climbing poles, framing and installing utilities, and performing site tasks safely. Requires a high school diploma, a valid CDL Class A, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL and acceptable driving record.
• Communicate in English, both orally and written.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, complying with all safety rules while assisting in construction or maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Support installation/removal of overhead conductors, capacitors, regulators, transformers, and switchgear.
• Frame/install/remove wood, steel, or concrete poles and supports.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, PPE, and tools in good working order.
• Contribute to the Pre-Job Briefing.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

• South Hill, VA
  South Hill, VA, USA
• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $22 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 #: DISTR020875

Description

Job Title: Overhead Lineman 3rd Class

Department: Operations

Reports To: Overhead Foreman

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week.

Position Purpose:

Overhead 3rd Class Lineman is an entry level lineman position 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. Employees perform tasks on the job site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• You will work safely, complying with all company safety rules and policies, while assisting in the new construction or maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Support the installation or removal of overhead conductors, capacitors, regulators, transformers, transformer banks, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Frame, install, or remove wood, steel, or concrete poles and supports.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, rubber goods, PPE, and tools in good working order.
• Contribute to the Pre-Job Briefing.

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 job 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:

• 1 or more years of experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record
• Communicate in English, both orally and written.
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in different locations.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements:

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Reasonable Accommodations:

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [phone] or email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer requires notifying all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities*

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.