LINEMAN C - OH

Chain Electric Company; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company is seeking an entry-level Apprentice Lineman to safely perform skilled electrical work in both overhead and underground distribution systems, while learning apprenticeship skills toward journeyman status.

The role involves climbing, pole work, equipment operation, reading diagrams, and strict adherence to safety rules. Candidates must live within one hour of West Monroe, LA, have a CDL-B license, own tools, and be prepared for irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work.
• Ability to travel on short notice, anytime.
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess a valid CDL-B license.
• Live within one hour drive of West Monroe, LA.
• Must have your own tools.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to hear long distances and have good vision.

Responsibilities

• Climb poles or use bucket trucks to access equipment.
• Safely construct, maintain, and repair distribution systems and substations.
• Identify defective components and follow diagrams and tests.
• Drive vehicles with tools to job sites.
• Splice cables and lay underground or overhead lines.
• Uphold safety procedures and manage work zones.

Skills

Lifting capacity

Willingness to travel

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lineman training school (preferred)

Tools

Own tools

CDL-B license

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The entry level Apprentice Lineman C safely performs skilled electrical work in the construction, repair, maintenance, storm restoration and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems. The work involves the performance of skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Little to no independent decision making is required, although may occasionally supervise groundman, other apprentices or truck drivers and operators. As an entry level position, the apprentice should be learning apprenticeship-type skills and learning and practicing principles and procedures required for advancing to the next level in becoming a journeyman lineman.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment and works at heights.
• Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Verify proper grounding of truck.
• Safely control traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles.
• Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
• Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
• Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
• Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.
• Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
• Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work. (Lineman training school qualifies for 6 months experience.)
• Ability to travel at a moment's notice, anytime
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Possess at minimum a valid CDL-B license
• Due to business needs, candidate must live within one-hour drivetime of West Monroe, LA
• Possess your own tools
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to hear long distances
• Must be able to see long distances and differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability

Desired Skills and Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Completion of a Lineman training school preferred
• Computer application aptitude is a plus

Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.