Senior Overhead Lineman - Distribution (Onsite)

ISA Certified Arborist; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

River City Construction is seeking an experienced Overhead 1st Class for electrical distribution construction and maintenance. The role involves travel to multiple sites, onsite work in Southern VA and Northern NC, and handling energized HV systems with strict safety.

Physical endurance and climbing skills are required for structures and PPE procedures. Applicants should have 3–5 years of field experience, be willing to overtime, and able to work with live lines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of recent field experience.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage power lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot trouble in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Can identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Work at heights or confined spaces.
• Install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel) and have the necessary tools to do so.
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Can conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Can safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Understand how to use a load bust tool.
• Does all other related work to complete the job.
• Can work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.

Job description

River City Construction is seeking an experienced Overhead 1st Class for electrical distribution construction and maintenance. The role involves travel to multiple sites, onsite work in Southern VA and Northern NC, and handling energized HV systems with strict safety.

Physical endurance and climbing skills are required for structures and PPE procedures. Applicants should have 3–5 years of field experience, be willing to overtime, and able to work with live lines.