Overhead Distribution Lineman — Skilled Electric Linework

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Rockwell (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; 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

Utility Lines Construction Services is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install and maintain overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, cables, and electrical equipment. The role involves wiring, transformers, crossarms, insulators, and switchgear in energized and de-energized conditions.

The position requires climbing, operating bucket trucks and digger derricks, and travel for out-of-state storm work.

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 requiring specific skill set.
• 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 (bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw).

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

Problem solving

High voltage awareness

Climbing ability

Tool operation

Education

4+ years electrical linework experience

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson to install and maintain overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, cables, and electrical equipment. The role involves wiring, transformers, crossarms, insulators, and switchgear in energized and de-energized conditions.

The position requires climbing, operating bucket trucks and digger derricks, and travel for out-of-state storm work.