Lineman 2nd Class - Non-union

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Overhead Distribution Apprentice Lineperson in Durham to assist with construction and maintenance of overhead distribution lines and equipment. The role involves climbing poles, handling material, and supporting line personnel on site.

The position requires 1+ year of trade experience or formal training, a DOT medical card, and the ability to travel for emergency storm work. Benefits include health/dental/vision, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Able to safely enter and exit aerial devices and bucket/derrick trucks.
• Able to work at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clear work area and maintain safe jobsite conditions.
• Assist with assembling material and work from ground to be installed by lineperson.
• Climb wooden poles to perform duties.
• Excavate to assist in structure or cable installations as required.
• Communicate work details to property owners as needed.
• Follow regional safety guidelines and policies.
• Operate tools such as digging devices, wrenches, drills, and power equipment.
• Work around energized parts with proper protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Safety conscious

Climb and balance

Public communication

Education

1+ year of trade experience or formal training

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overhead Distribution Apprentice Lineperson

The Overhead Distribution Apprentice Lineperson will assist with construction and maintenance of overhead distribution lines and equipment.

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

• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.
• Assists with assembling material and work from the ground to be installed by lineperson and assists with the installation.
• Climb wooden poles to help perform duties
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate 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-alongs, jack hammer, power tamp, and handline etc.).
• Works around hazardous and near energized parts or equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to:
  • work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
  • meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket truck as identified by truck manufacturer.
  • 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.

Education & Experience

• 1+ year(s) of trade experience or formal training

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 required within 90 days of employment.
• Valid commercial driver's license preferred within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Travel Requirements

• Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
• 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.

Important Information for Applicants

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.