High Voltage Lineman

Gettle Incorporated; Emigsville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Gettle Incorporated is seeking an experienced High Voltage Lineman to perform maintenance on overhead and underground electrical systems above 1000 volts. The role involves routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance across various HV systems and requires climbing, lifting up to 80 pounds, and working in challenging weather conditions.

Essential duties include erecting poles, rigging, and operating bucket trucks, with DOT/CDL compliance and after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years’ experience as a lineman preferred.
• CDL license and valid driver’s license required for travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage manpower or material needs with project managers.
• Erect and replace poles; rigging of high voltage equipment.
• Operate lifts and bucket trucks and use hand/power tools.
• Comply with DOT regulations and travel to sites as needed.
• Work safely and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Safety-minded

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL license

Job description

Gettle Incorporated is a Design/Build Electrical Contractor who has served the needs of Commercial, Industrial, and Healthcare clients across the Mid-Atlantic region for over 70 years. Our highly talented staff consists of individuals with expertise in the Electrical, Automation, Fire/Security and Data Communication fields. We specialize in the types of projects that are both difficult and challenging, which allows us to leverage our technical expertise and numerous resources.

If you're looking for a new opportunity in the electrical industry and want to join a growing company that offers an inclusive culture, opportunity for career growth and excellent benefits – let's talk!

Gettle is currently seeking an experienced High Voltage Lineman to perform maintenance and work on overhead, underground and other central electrical systems above 1000 volts. Incumbents must be able to perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance of various high voltage systems.

High Voltage Lineman | Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage and communicate manpower or material needs to project managers.
• Erect and replace poles; perform rigging on high voltage equipment such as transformers, capacitor banks, group-operated switches, etc.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate equipment such as bucket trucks and line trucks.
• Compliance with all DOT regulations and requirements for CDL drivers.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

High Voltage Lineman | Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years' experience as a lineman.
• A valid driver's license and valid CDL required for travel to job sites and equipment operation.
• Must be able to operate lifts and bucket trucks.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies or other time-sensitive incidents.
• Must be able to work in atmospheric conditions such as extreme cold, heat, humidity, and other various weather conditions.
• Employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to navigate construction sites consisting of uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health | dental | vision insurance
• Company matched 401K
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability options
• Wellness program

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The High Voltage Lineman is considered a safety-sensitive position. Employees are required to wear common protective clothing and use proper safety equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, etc.).

At Gettle, we are more than just a team; we are a community of individuals who share a commitment to certain principles that define who we are and what we stand for. Our core values guide our actions, decisions, and interactions both within our team and with our clients. We believe that individuals who embody these values thrive in our dynamic work environment.

Our Core Values

• Curious & Innovative: We encourage a spirit of curiosity and innovation, always seeking new ways to improve and exceed expectations.
• Humble Helper: We value those who are approachable, ready to assist, and contribute without ego, creating a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.
• Calm, Cool & Collected: In the face of challenges, we appreciate individuals who remain composed, poised, and focused on finding effective solutions.
• Respect Others: Respect is the foundation of our interactions. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's contributions are acknowledged and valued.
• Own It: Taking responsibility and accountability are qualities we admire. We appreciate individuals who take ownership of their work and contribute to the success of our team.

If you find that these values resonate with who you are and how you approach your work, we believe you will be a great fit for our company. We value not only the skills and expertise you bring but also the qualities that make you unique as an individual.

Thank you for considering Gettle as your potential workplace. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team and collectively embracing these core values to drive our shared success.

Gettle is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting and other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.