Overhead Distribution Lineman - Journeyman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC seeks an experienced Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install and maintain overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, cables, transformers, and switchgear. The role involves both construction and troubleshooting of energized systems in a safety-conscious environment.

Travel may be required for storm work and out-of-area assignments. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with CDL preferred or to be obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Must have knowledge of working with energized high voltage systems.
• Must be able to climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb.
• Must be able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setting of poles and anchors. Stringing overhead wire.
• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work while complying with all Safety and Health rules
• Troubleshooting issues with primary and secondary systems.
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment to maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reports all injuries, near misses and other safety and health concerns to Foreperson
• Any other duties related to the installation of overhead power supply.
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

High voltage systems

Climbing structures

Problem solving

Tool operation (bucket truck, etc.)

Education

4+ years electrical linework experience

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chainsaw

Concrete saw

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC seeks an experienced Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install and maintain overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, cables, transformers, and switchgear. The role involves both construction and troubleshooting of energized systems in a safety-conscious environment.

Travel may be required for storm work and out-of-area assignments. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with CDL preferred or to be obtained within 90 days.