TRANSMISSION-Journeyman Lineman (Class A) - Non-union - ULCS

Utility Lines Construction Services; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 a NUJLN3-Overhead Transmission Journeyman Lineperson to build, maintain, and repair overhead transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV. The role requires climbing, operating digger/bucket trucks, and traveling as needed.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health/dental/vision, disability, 401(k), paid holidays, and PPE provision. Previous NCCCO certification is preferred; CDL a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to climb wood poles, steel poles, and lattice steel towers without the assistance of a Boom or Bucket Truck.
• Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
• Able to drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew.
• NCCCO Certification is preferred but not required.
• Experienced in backhoe, trencher, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer, and other various types of equipment required

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs overhead electrical power lines and systems.
• Assists in the construction of transmission and substation facilities.
• Works on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69 kV to 500kV.
• Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements.
• Mentoring ground persons and apprentice line persons

Skills

Climb poles

Work at heights

Operate vehicles

Safety compliance

Education

NCCCO Certification (preferred)

Heavy equipment experience

Tools

Backhoe

Trencher

Excavator

Skid steer

Bulldozer

Job description

NUJLN3-Overhead Transmission Journeyman Lineperson

This position is responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing overhead transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Foreperson, General Foreperson, Project Manager, and Supervisor. Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and operations on digger trucks and bucket trucks to construct and maintain electrical systems of de-energized overhead transmission lines. A willingness to travel is a must.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

Competitive/Hourly

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Short/Long Term Disability


• Matching 401(k) Plan


• Paid Holidays and Vacation


• FR Clothing Provided


• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles.


• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs overhead electrical power lines and systems.


• Assists in the construction of transmission and substation facilities.


• Works on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69 kV to 500kV.


• Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements.


• Mentoring ground persons and apprentice line persons

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Able to climb wood poles, steel poles, and lattice steel towers without the assistance of a Boom or Bucket Truck.


• Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.


• Able to drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew.

Education & Experience

• NCCCO Certification is preferred but not required.


• Experienced in backhoe, trencher, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer, and other various types of equipment required

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• CDL Preferred.


• Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling


• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs


• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.


• Works around hazardous equipment.


• Works with energized parts or equipment.


• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.


• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.


• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.


• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.


• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.


• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.


• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.