Overhead 3rd Class Lineman

River City Construction, Inc.; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an entry-level Overhead 3rd Class Lineman for the installation and maintenance of overhead electric distribution lines. The role involves working in often challenging conditions and requires a High School diploma along with a valid CDL. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and team-oriented, with a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience or graduate of Lineman School.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing or removing overhead conductors.
• Frame, install, or remove wood, steel, or concrete poles.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overhead 3rd Class Lineman is an entry level lineman position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. Other duties include climbing wood poles, ladders, and towers.

Responsibilities/Duties/Knowledge:

• Works safely while assisting in the new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Assist in the installation or removal of overhead conductors.
• Frame, install, or remove wood, steel, or concrete poles and supports.
• Assist with the installation or removal of capacitors, regulators, transformers, transformer banks, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, rubber goods, PPE, and tools in good working order.
• Contribute to the development of and participate in the delivery of the Pre-Job Briefing.

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.

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.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience or graduate of Lineman School
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in various locations.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.