Journeyman Lineman – Overhead Distribution

Utility Lines Construction Services; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services in North Carolina is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install, troubleshoot, and repair overhead distribution systems, including poles, transformers, and switchgear.

The role requires heavy equipment knowledge, climbing ability, and experience with energized high‑voltage work. Travel for storm duty may be needed; CDL is preferred. Benefits include health and retirement plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical linework experience.
• Proof of work experience, schooling, and certifications provided on request.
• CDL preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Setting of poles and anchors; stringing overhead wire.
• Installing transformers, arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches.
• Performing new construction, maintenance, or repair on energized/de-energized lines.
• Troubleshooting primary and secondary systems.
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits.
• Daily tool testing and equipment safety inspections.
• Reporting injuries, near misses, and health concerns to Foreperson.
• Additional duties related to overhead power installation.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Problem solving

High voltage systems knowledge

Climbing ability

Tool identification and operation

Education

4+ years electrical linework experience

Proof of work experience, schooling, and certifications

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Shovel

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services in North Carolina is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install, troubleshoot, and repair overhead distribution systems, including poles, transformers, and switchgear.

The role requires heavy equipment knowledge, climbing ability, and experience with energized high‑voltage work. Travel for storm duty may be needed; CDL is preferred. Benefits include health and retirement plans and paid time off.