Lineman Apprentice II: Power Line Install & Repair

Public Service Co. of OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Co. of OK in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a distribution line worker to build, repair and maintain electrical transmission and distribution systems. The role involves climbing poles and working on energized conductors, often with protective equipment.

The job requires a valid Class A CDL, the ability to climb and work at heights, and living within a 35-mile radius of the service location. Overtime, on-call and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
• Installs and repairs underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
• Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
• Covers energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
• Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves to perform energized line work.
• May service streetlight systems. May patrol power lines.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Skills

Power line experience

Climbing

CDL Class A

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical power line school certificate/Associate degree

Job description

Public Service Co. of OK in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a distribution line worker to build, repair and maintain electrical transmission and distribution systems. The role involves climbing poles and working on energized conductors, often with protective equipment.

The job requires a valid Class A CDL, the ability to climb and work at heights, and living within a 35-mile radius of the service location. Overtime, on-call and travel may be required.