Journeyman Lineman- Overhead Distribution

NPL Construction Co.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Journeyman Lineman to join their team in Abilene, TX. This role involves building and maintaining energized facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the electrical powerline industry and the ability to work independently. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, 401K matching, and career development opportunities, is offered. If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive environment with a commitment to safety and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K with Company Match

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Potential Bonus Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the electrical powerline industry.
• CDL Class A required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain multiphase energized facilities without supervision.
• Assist Foreman in coordinating and planning jobs.

Skills

Electrical Powerline Industry Experience

Ability to Work Unsupervised

Knowledge of Line Design and Grounding Policies

CDL Class A

Quick/Accurate Hand-Eye Coordination

Education

4 Years Experience in Electrical Powerline

3 Years Experience as Apprentice Lineman

Job description

Who We Are

Linetec is a part of the Centuri Group, who is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

As a Journeyman Lineman you will build and maintain multiphase energized facilities without supervision. Experience required is fourth year second, six months. The work location for this position is in Abilene, TX.

CDL class A required.

What You'll Do

• Work on utility poles and fixtures on energized situations
• Write field switching and clearance orders
• Assist Foreman in coordinating and planning jobs
• Follow all customers specifications and adhere to company safety policies
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the electrical powerline industry
• 3 years’ experience as an Apprentice Lineman
• All the knowledge, skills and abilities required for Lineman A
• Ability to work on Distribution facilities
• Possess understanding of controlling equipment, line design, fuse coordination, switching tagging and grounding policies
• Ability to work unsupervised in all aspect of utility line work

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is preferred
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
• With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.