Overhead Power Lineman - Field Troubleshooter & Installer

Utility Lines Construction Services; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; 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 in Matthews, NC. The role focuses on installing and maintaining overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, cables, transformers, and related equipment.

The position requires climbing, heavy equipment operation, and working with energized high voltage systems, with travel for emergency storm work as needed.

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.

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 safety

Climbing ability

Tool handling

Education

Electrical linework experience (4+ years)

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger Derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Shovel

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services is seeking an Overhead Distribution A Lineperson in Matthews, NC. The role focuses on installing and maintaining overhead distribution and transmission systems, including poles, cables, transformers, and related equipment.

The position requires climbing, heavy equipment operation, and working with energized high voltage systems, with travel for emergency storm work as needed.