Lineman Apprentice: Overhead Distribution

Utility Lines Construction Services; Delhi (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services is seeking an Overhead Distribution Groundperson to support construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems. The role operates from ground level, assembling materials and assisting lineworkers while following safety standards and processes.

The position emphasizes problem solving, tool testing and safe equipment handling, with travel for storm work as needed and potential long hours beyond standard shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work following company established Safety and Health standards and from the ground.
• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• 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 professionally 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, come-alongs, jack hammer and hand-line etc.).
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.
• Reports all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson

Education

Proof of work experience and schooling

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services is seeking an Overhead Distribution Groundperson to support construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems. The role operates from ground level, assembling materials and assisting lineworkers while following safety standards and processes.

The position emphasizes problem solving, tool testing and safe equipment handling, with travel for storm work as needed and potential long hours beyond standard shifts.