Lineman (NY)

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Village of Lowville (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, an industry-leading utility construction firm, seeks a Lineman (NY) to work on job sites in Central New York. The role requires physical strength and safety adherence while performing essential duties such as cable installation and ground support. Ideal candidates should have climbing skills, valid driver's license preferably with CDL A, and 2+ years experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds infrequently.
• Requires a valid driver's license (preferably CDL A) with a clean record.
• 2+ years as a lineman with knowledge of power space violations.

Responsibilities

• Installs and relocates aerial and underground cable.
• Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Provides support for line crews during construction activities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Climbing skills

Job description

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Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

Job Summary

This position is a field based role and will travel daily to job sites in Central New York State.

Current job sites are: Mayfield NY, Lowville NY, Middletown NY and Sidney NY.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Installs and/or and relocates aerial and underground cable including fiber optic, transportation, distribution and drop cable. Ensures that it meets industry standards, is technically reliable and performed in timely and cost efficient manner.
• Provides support for line crews during all phases of construction activity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb pole to cable height using pole climber gaffs.
• Current valid driver’s license (preferably a CDL A) with a clean driving record is required.
• 2+ years of experience as a lineman and have the knowledge to detect power space violations and safety issues
• Must be able to lift, reach, dig and carry heavy objects; with frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and infrequent lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• This position requires significant time doing manual labor functions, walking on uneven ground, working in tight spaces and in general, being overall physically demanding. Must be able to perform heavy physical work and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work up to 6 days per week in an all-weather environment and be willing to travel as required.
• A pre-employment, on-site certification will be required. The applicant must successfully show that he/she can complete the duties as described within this document to the satisfaction of the construction supervision.
• All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, random testing will be completed after date of hire.
• Must pass a customer-driven background check.
• All applicants must follow safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
• All applicants must speak the English language fluently and clearly.
  
  

Starting Hourly rate is $37.24 (with CDL-A)

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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