Journeyman Lineman - Non-union - ULCS

Asplundh Careers; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineperson, where you will play a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of overhead distribution systems. This position requires hands-on work from aerial devices, ensuring safety and efficiency while installing and repairing lines. With a focus on teamwork and safety compliance, you will engage in various tasks, including making connections and assisting with installations. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. If you are ready to take on challenges and make a significant impact in the utility industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with 4+ years of trade experience.
• Familiarity with transformer bank poles and safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair overhead distribution lines from aerial devices.
• Assist in the excavation and installation of structures and cables.

Skills

Overhead Line Installation

Safety Compliance

Manual Dexterity

Climbing Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

4+ Years of Trade Experience

Tools

Aerial Devices

Manual Digging Devices

Power Tools

Job description

Description

Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineperson

We are currently seeking Journeyperson Lineperson to join our Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. team in the Overhead Distribution Construction and Maintenance to assist with construction and maintenance of overhead.

Pay: Competitive/Hourly

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Works from aerial device installing and repairing overhead distribution lines and equipment.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.
• Makes primary connections and terminations.
• Assists with assembling material on the ground to be installed by lineperson and assists with the installation.
• Makes secondary connections at transformers.
• Assists with pulling in new wire and sagging.
• Assists with replacing and setting new poles.
• Working hours are typically 10 hours per day.
• Works from the ground and clears all work areas to maintain safe job site conditions.
• Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate the work to be performed.
• Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.
• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, drills, come-along, jackhammer, power tamp, and handling, etc.).
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chainsaws, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• Works around hazardous and near energized parts or equipment.
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Familiar with building two and three transformer bank poles.
• Able to:
• work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket trucks as identified by truck manufacturers.
• safely enter and exit the aerial device and rear-end of the bucket and derrick trucks.
• effectively cover up to safely complete work on energized lines, and equipment.
• work efficiently and effectively from heights.
• follow directions, work safely & productively.
• work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call-out work.
• climb wooden poles.

Education & Experience

• 4+ years of trade experience required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• DOT medical card is required within 90 days of employment.
• Valid commercial driver's license preferred within 90 days of employment.
• A Valid Driver's License is required.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (up to 10%): sitting, crawling.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing, reading, pushing, balancing.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, depth perception, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range, color vision, lifting up to 10 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.