Journeyman Lineman

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC is seeking a lineman to repair and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines from power plants to customer meters. The role involves digging trenches, installing meters, climbing poles, and inspecting lines for repair or replacement.

The position requires safety awareness, physical fitness, and experience with wiring diagrams and underground systems. On-site work entails exposure to high elevations and varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal journeyman lineman training program.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a lineman.
• Able to identify safety hazards.
• Must be always alert.
• Able to understand spoken and written English effectively.
• Must be able to pass post offer substance testing.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understands and implements safety procedures.
• Safely and accurately prepares work sites with warning signs and secures areas.
• Locate underground electric cable faults for repair.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Install primary and secondary overhead and underground electrical systems.
• Works on energized and de-energized power lines.
• Conduct work outdoors in various types of weather.

Skills

Safety awareness

English comprehension

Height tolerance

Physical fitness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Journeyman lineman training

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Electrical testing equipment

Climbing equipment

Job description

• Linemen are responsible for the repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes work from power plants to the meters of customers’ homes. Additionally, a lineman digs trenches for the installation of underground lines, install meters, climb poles to repair overhead lines and inspect power lines for possible repair or replacement

Qualification Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile – able to lift 55 pounds of dead weight and carry it for 100 yards.
• Good hearing and able to communicate effectively.
• Not afraid of heights and or confined spaces.
• Able to work comfortably in dangerous work environments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal journeyman lineman training program.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a lineman.
• Able to identify safety hazards.
• Must be always alert.
• Able to understand spoken and written English effectively.
• Able to pass post offer substance testing.

Essential Functions

• Thoroughly understands and implements safety procedures.
• Safely and accurately prepares work sites with warning signs and secures areas.
• Locate underground electric cable faults for repair.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Install primary and secondary overhead and underground electrical systems.
• Works on energized and de-energized power lines.
• Conduct work outdoors in various types of weather.
• Physical Demands: Physically demanding job which requires lifting heavy objects, twisting, bending and reaching. Must be physically agile and able to work in confined spaces as well as high elevations.
• Work Environment: Work is usually performed in high heights with exposure to varying extreme climates and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, wet/humid).