Journeyman Linemen

Utility Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 57,859 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

A leading utility services provider in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Journeyman Lineman. The role involves supervising underground construction projects and maintaining underground cable systems with a strong focus on safety. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in underground utility systems and a CDL Class A license. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in underground utility systems including cable replacement and fault repair.
• Valid CDL Class A license or ability to obtain within 45 days.
• Strong safety commitment under all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of underground cable systems.
• Lead underground utility construction projects with a safety focus.
• Troubleshoot primary systems and replace faulted circuits.

Skills

Underground utility systems experience

Strong leadership

Effective communication

Climbing ability

Tools

Safety equipment

Bucket truck

CDL Class A

Job description

Journeyman Lineman

Utility Innovation Services - Ft Worth, TX 76140.

Utility Innovation Services, the newest entity within the Utility Innovation Group (UIG) of companies, is focused on providing North American electric utilities with turnkey services and solutions supporting grid-hardening, system reliability and upgrades. We are driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit and customer focus as the rest of UIG and are fostering our culture through integrity, teamwork, safe work practices and the desire to perform.

The Utility Services team is seeking dedicated Underground Electrical Foremen, Lineman, and Operators to support projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. If you' re motivated, safety-minded, and eager to advance your career, we want to hear from you.

We encourage all skills to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing maintenance and repair work of energized and deenergized underground cable systems.
• Lead and supervise underground utility construction projects with a focus on accuracy and safety.
• Perform cable terminations (medium voltage), cable pulling, underground transformer replacements, and cable replacement tie-ins as required.
• Understand the appropriate required PPE and ensure proper installation of coverup is performed at each jobsite.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Able to work at heights (bucket truck & climb) & work in confined spaces.
• Experience phasing.
• Able to perform a job tailboard.
• Troubleshoot trouble in primary systems.
• Replace cutouts and clear faulted circuits.
• Ensure all safety protocols and guidelines are strictly followed, promoting a safetyfirst culture on every jobsite.
• Maintain open and effective communication with field teams and project management.
• Excel in physically demanding, outdoor settings across varying weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience of underground utility systems. Including cable replacement, fault repair and underground residential distribution (URD) systems.
• Switching experience on medium voltage, single/three phase circuits.
• Ability to climb as needed.
• Strong leadership and effective communication abilities, especially supervisory and leadership roles.
• Valid CDL Class A license and/or clean driving record with the ability to obtain a CDL permit within 45 days of employment.
• Commitment to working safely under all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 501bs and perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $42.00 - $51.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 401 (k).
• 401 (k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• On-the-job training.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Ability to Commute: Ft Worth, TX 76140 (Required).

Work Location: In person.