Experienced Power Line Technician – Overhead Distribution

Utilities Service, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; 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

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson in Baltimore, MD to install and maintain overhead distribution and transmission systems. The role involves setting poles, stringing wire, installing transformers and switchgear, and performing energized/de-energized work while adhering to safety rules.

The position requires 5+ years in electrical power line construction, ability to travel for out-of-state storm work, and CDL eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Knowledge of working with energized high voltage systems requiring a specific skill set.
• Able to climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb.
• Must be able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• The setting of poles and anchors. Stringing overhead wire.
• Installing transformers, lightning arresters, cutouts, cross arms 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Problem solving

High voltage handling

Climbing structures

Manual dexterity

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Shovel

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson in Baltimore, MD to install and maintain overhead distribution and transmission systems. The role involves setting poles, stringing wire, installing transformers and switchgear, and performing energized/de-energized work while adhering to safety rules.

The position requires 5+ years in electrical power line construction, ability to travel for out-of-state storm work, and CDL eligibility preferred.