Overhead 1st Class Lineman

River City Construction, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Overhead 1st Class Lineman to manage electrical overhead distribution systems. This role requires physical labor, leadership skills, and the ability to work in various conditions. Candidates must have significant field experience, be self-motivated, and possess a valid driver's license. The position involves traveling and working in inclement weather, ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of recent field experience.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.

Responsibilities

• Leads crew members in absence of Foreman.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, and switches.
• Troubleshoots primary and secondary systems.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Education

CDL License

Job description

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Position Purpose

Overhead 1st Class Lineman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Responsibilities/Duties/Knowledge

• Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• Strings overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots trouble in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of recent field experience.
• Acceptable driving record
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver license
• CDL License is preferred and ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
  
  

Special Position Requirements

This is a safety sensitive position and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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