Experienced Overhead Lineworker - Electric Distribution

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services, based in Gastonia, NC, is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson. The role involves installing and maintaining overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, transformers, and related equipment.

The position requires climbing, working with energized high voltage systems, and adherence to safety rules. Travel may be required for emergency storm work; pre-employment screening is possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of electrical linework experience.
• Be able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications.
• Must be able to climb structures and work with energized high voltage systems.
• Driver license preferred; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Setting of poles and anchors. Stringing overhead wire.
• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work while complying with all Safety and Health rules.
• Troubleshooting issues with primary and secondary systems.
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment to maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reports all injuries, near misses and other safety and health concerns to Foreperson
• Any other duties related to the installation of overhead power supply.
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.
• Travel for emergency storm work as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Problem solving

High voltage systems

Climbing ability

Tool operation

Education

4+ years electrical linework experience

Proof of experience, schooling, and certifications

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Shovel

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services, based in Gastonia, NC, is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson. The role involves installing and maintaining overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, transformers, and related equipment.

The position requires climbing, working with energized high voltage systems, and adherence to safety rules. Travel may be required for emergency storm work; pre-employment screening is possible.