Transmission Lineman

Power Corporation; Bastrop (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Power Corporation seeks a Journeyman Lineman (transmission) for install, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission systems. The role involves travel to multiple states depending on customer needs and requires strong safety discipline.

Candidate must have 5+ years of field experience, be able to lead crew activities, read and communicate effectively, and obtain CDL within 90 days. Willingness to work in varied weather and environments is essential.

Formación

• Must be able to work safely on energized transmission systems and in high-stress environments.
• Capable of leading a crew during installation and erection of structures.
• Able to install transformers, switchgear, and related components.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and maintain compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

Responsabilidades

• Work safely on new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized/de-energized transmission systems.
• Lead a crew in assembly and erection of structures.
• Travel to various locations; support out-of-town assignments as required.

Conocimientos

Safety compliance

Electrical transmission

Crew leadership

Problem solving

CDL within 90 days

Read/write/communicate

Travel to multiple states

Educación

5 years field experience

Herramientas

DOT standards

OSHA standards

Descripción del empleo

The Journeyman Lineman (transmission) is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance & repair of overhead electrical transmission systems.This position works in various locations/requires travel to other states depending on customer needs.

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Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Minimum Requirements & Expectations (but not limited to):

• Work safely on new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized/de-energized transmission systems.
• Able to install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches & switchgear.
• Able to replace fuses in transformers & clearing the faulted circuits/systems.
• Can complete the installation & hookup of a single-phase transformer.
• Capable of leading a crew in assembly & erection of structures.
• Can perform basic bucket rescue.
• Setting poles & anchors
• Ability to work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill & care.
• Troubleshooting problems on transmission systems.
• Proficient in all aspects of transmission linework.
• Able to properly sag wire.
• Understands how to properly phase out a line using phasing sticks & understands proper use of phasing sticks.
• Can Identify transmission primary & secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Can safely install & remove mechanical jumpers.
• Able to obtain knowledge of hot stick work on energized lines.
• Dead ending & sagging operations for all conductors.
• Grounding procedures
• Excavation & shoring requirements
• When to use Kellum grips
• How to obtain a one shot on a recloser
• Various types of materials used in linework
• Fully capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
• Able to obtain knowledge in bare hand work- 44Kv & 500Kv.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Must be able to, & familiar with, climbing various structures (wood, steel, etc.) and have the tools to do so.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting & rigging.
• Completes all required safety training & know/understand DOT and OSHA standard.
• Maintains company vehicles/equipment/tools in good working order.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced & at times stressful environment.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job in its’ entirety.

General Expectations & Other Requirements:

• 5-years minimum recent field experience.
• Able to obtain an CDL within 90 days of employment (preferred already obtained).
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work overtime frequently & travel long distances.
• Able to read/write & communicate effectively.
• Must have acceptable MVR/background.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen & adhere to Company drug policy throughout employment.
• Capable of taking & following directions.
• Capable of conducting a pre-job or tailgate briefing effectively.
• Work as a team member
• Meet E-Verification requirements.

Required Physical Skills:

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor for a continuous period.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Comfortable & capable of working at heights &/or confined spaces.
• Comfortable & capable of working from an arial device.
• Capable of properly installing, inspecting & removing PPE.
• Ability to wear PPE & understands when to wear it.
• Able to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands & sense of balance.
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/postures.

Physical Requirements:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs. C

Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. F

Reach Over Shoulder O

Climb C Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less C

Squat or Kneel F 13-25 lbs. C

Speak C 40+ lbs. F

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The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions & basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations in a safety sensitive role & the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, & abilities. Additional functions & requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, & the company reserves the right to change this Job description &/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Southeast Power Corporation/Power Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Southeast Power Corporationprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.