Overhead Distribution - A Lineman Journeyman

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineperson to join our team in maintenance and construction of overhead distribution systems. The role is focused on linework from aerial devices, with responsibilities spanning from pole setting to transformer connections and safety compliance.

The position requires 18+ years of age, a valid driver’s license, a DOT medical card within 90 days, and willingness to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Familiar with building two and three transformer bank poles.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Safely enter and exit aerial devices and bucket trucks.
• Meet weight restrictions for bucket trucks as identified by manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair overhead distribution lines and equipment from aerial device.
• Excavate to assist in installation of structures or cables.
• Make primary connections and terminations.
• Assist with assembling materials on the ground for installation.
• Make secondary connections at transformers.
• Assist with pulling in new wire and sagging.
• Assist with replacing and setting new poles.
• Maintain safe job site conditions and communicate with property owners.

Skills

Work at heights

Manual dexterity

Safety conscious

Team orientation

Job description

Description

Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineperson

We are currently seeking Journeyperson Lineperson to join our Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. team in the Overhead Distribution Construction and Maintenance to assist with construction and maintenance of overhead

Pay

Competitive/Hourly

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Works from aerial device installing and repairing overhead distribution lines and equipment
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.
• Makes primary connections and terminations
• Assists with assembling material on the ground to be installed by lineperson and assists with the installation.
• Makes secondary connections at transformers
• Assists with pulling in new wire and sagging
• Assists with replacing and setting new poles
• Working hours are typically 10 hours per day.
• Works from the ground and clears all work areas to maintain safe job site conditions.
• Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate the 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, drills, come-along, jackhammer, power tamp, and handling, etc.).
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chainsaws, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• Works around hazardous and near energized parts or equipment.
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Familiar with building two and three transformer bank poles.
• Able to:
  • work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
  • meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket trucks as identified by truck manufacturers.
  • safely enter and exit the aerial device and rear-end of the bucket and derrick trucks
  • effectively cover up to safely complete work on energized lines, and equipment
  • work efficiently and effectively from heights.
  • follow directions, work safely & productively
  • work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call-out work.
  • climb wooden poles

Education & Experience

• 4+ years of trade experience required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• DOT medical card is required within 90 days of employment.
• Valid commercial driver's license preferred within 90 days of employment.
• A Valid Driver's License is required.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(up to 10%): sitting, crawling
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing, reading, pushing, balancing.
• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, depth perception, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): standing, speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range, color vision, lifting up to 10 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066.

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.