Lineman Apprentice

Ultipro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Expanse Electrical is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to perform construction and maintenance on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines under supervision. The role involves climbing structures, installing components, and troubleshooting energized and de-energized systems.

Under guidance of foremen and journeymen, you will work safely in new construction and repairs, with responsibilities including pole setting, transformer installation, and fault clearance.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and follow safety regulations.
• Must have 2 year minimum of recent field experience or Coursework in Powerline trade.
• Reliable transportation to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines under supervision.
• Install components such as poles, transformers, insulators, switches and switchgear; troubleshoot and clear faults.
• Ability to climb structures and use necessary tools to perform tasks.

Skills

Safety-minded

Reliability/transportation

Education

Powerline trade coursework

2 years field experience

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Job description

The apprentice lineman, under direct supervision, performs new construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines under the direct supervision of qualified foremen and journeymen.

Responsibilities

Apprentice Lineman will work safely in new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work. Overhead wire, set poles and anchors, installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. Will troubleshoot primary and secondary systems, replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems. Capable to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers, understanding how to obtain a one shot on a re-closer. Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 year minimum of recent field experience or Coursework in Powerline trade
• Safety-minded and follow safety regulations
• Valid Driver's License, Commercial Driver's License is preferred
• Reliable transportation to travel when necessary
• Willing to submit to pre-employment, random and for-cause drug testing

About Expanse Electrical

Expanse Electrical Offers an Excellent Compensation Package that includes a competitive salary and enrollment into our comprehensive benefits package.

Expanse Electrical is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving the oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission lines; and power substations.

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