Overhead Lineman — Live-Line Expert, Travel Ready

Transmission & Distribution World

Manassas, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 59,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Transmission & Distribution World is seeking a Class A Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.

The compensation range for this position is between $42.61 - $60.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.